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Fruitport Village Council Meeting and Budget Hearing Minutes – 03/30/20

VILLAGE OF FRUITPORT
COUNCIL MEETING & BUDGET HEARING
MARCH 30, 2020

1. Call to Order
President Roger Vanderstelt called the meeting to order at 7:01pm

2. Roll Call
Present: Roger Vanderstelt, Bill Overkamp, Amy Haack, Jeff Guiles, Carl Rothenberger, Jay Bolt and Ann LaCroix
Absent: Donna Pope (excused)

3. Approval of March 30th Council Meeting Agenda
Motion made by Amy to approve the agenda, supported by Jeff. With a unanimous vote the motion carried.

4. Approval of March 9th Budget meeting minutes
Motion made by Amy to approve the meeting minutes, supported by Jeff. With a unanimous vote the motion carried.

5. Public Comment
None

6. 2019-2020 Budget
Ann reviewed the current budget and amendments. Motion made by Jeff to change expenditures for Major Streets Equipment Rent from $15,000.00 to 25,0000, to change expenditures for Local Streets Equipment Rent from 10,000.00 to 20,000.00 and to change income for General Fund Contributions from Other Funds from $25,000.00 to $45,000.00. In addition to the amendments to transfer from the General Fund to the Local Streets funds for $30,000.00 to reimburse for a portion of the drain and road repairs for this fiscal year, supported by Amy.
Roll call AYES: Haack, Rothenberger, Overkamp, Bolt, Guiles and Vanderstelt
NAYS: None
Absent: Pope

7. Lions Club Old Fashioned Days Firework permit
Motion made by Roger to approve the Lions Club Fireworks permit, supported by Jay. With a unanimous vote, the motion carried.

8. Budget Hearing
Motion made by Roger to close the regular council meeting at 7:12pm, supported by Jeff. With a unanimous vote the motion carried.
Motion made by Roger to open the budget hearing at 7:13pm, supported by Jeff. With a unanimous vote the motion carried.
Roger asked is anyone has questions about the 2020-2021 budget discussed during the previous budget meetings. Jay asked if all items discussed were included in the budget. Ann replied yes.
Roger asked if anyone would like to make a Public Comment. No comments were made.
Motion made by Roger to close the budget hearing at 7:18pm, supported by Amy. With a unanimous vote the motion carried.
Motion made by Roger to open the regular council meeting at 7:19pm, supported by Amy. With a unanimous vote the motion carried.

9. 2020-2021 Budget Adoption
Motion made by Jeff to adopt the budget as presented, supported by Jay.
Roll call AYES: Haack, Rothenberger, Overkamp, Bolt, Guiles and Vanderstelt
NAYS: None
Absent: Pope

Budget resolution offered by Roger (see attached), supported by Jeff.
Roll call AYES: Haack, Rothenberger, Overkamp, Bolt, Guiles and Vanderstelt
NAYS: None
Absent: Pope

10. Public Comment
None

11. Warrants
Motion made by Jay to approve the warrants, supported by Jeff.
Roll call AYES: Haack, Rothenberger, Overkamp, Bolt, Guiles and Vanderstelt
NAYS: None
Absent: Pope

12. Adjournment
Motion made by Amy to adjourn the meeting at 7:28pm, supported by Carl. With a unanimous vote, the motion carried.

Respectfully submitted by,

Ann LaCroix
Clerk

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BUDGET RESOLUTION:
It is hereby resolved that the budget presented and discussed on March 30th, 2020, at a meeting of the Fruitport Village Council, be adopted as the official budget and financial guide for the General Fund, Major Street Fund, Local Street Fund, and Debt Service Fund for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2020 and ending March 31, 2021. FURTHER: This resolution, when adopted, shall become an Appropriation Authorization whereby the Village Council shall take the necessary steps to receive and raise funds required to pay the financial obligations of the Village of Fruitport as spelled out in the aforementioned budget. Further: This resolution, when adopted, shall be the authorization for the Clerk/Treasurer to spread against the assessment rolls of the Village of Fruitport, a levy of 7.000 mills for general operating funds, to be collected in the normal manner of collecting taxes. Said taxes shall become part of funds appropriated by this Council to help pay the financial obligations of the Village of Fruitport for the fiscal year 2020/2021. FURTHER: This resolution shall declare Ann LaCroix as the Chief Financial Officer of the Village of Fruitport for the fiscal year 2020/2021. As such, she/he shall be charged with the responsibility of overseeing the budget to maintain control of both expenditures and appropriations and to make the necessary recommendations to avoid deficits.

Support Resolution ________Roger Vanderstelt______________________

Motion made by R. Vanderstelt that the Clerk/Treasurer be authorized to transfer funds as necessary to pay garbage bills, utility bills, Fuelman bills, insurance bills, wages, FICA, Federal withholding, State withholding, other bills that would result in late fees, when due, plus the purchase of postage stamps, office supplies, and extra costs for mailing correspondence.

Seconded by _Jeff Guiles_____________________
Roll call AYES: Haack, Rothenberger, Overkamp, Bolt, Guiles and Vanderstelt
NAYS: None
Absent: Pope

Instructions for Participating in the April 29th, 2020 Fruitport Village Council Meeting

A Special Council meeting will be held on Wednesday April 29th at 6pm. Due to the Governor’s Stay Home order it will be done as a teleconference call. To participate you will need to call 1-844-474-0925 and use a passcode of 57182580 followed by the # sign. The meeting will start at 7pm but the phone line will be open at 5:45pm to allow for you to join prior to the opening of the council meeting. Just like a regular meeting the public will be given an opportunity to talk during the Public Comment portion of the meeting. If possible please mute your phone if you participate and only unmute if you make a public comment. Thank you.

Ottawa County Parks & Recreation Survey and Long Range Parks Plan

The Ottawa County Parks & Recreation Commission is preparing its five-year Parks, Recreation, & Open Space Plan that will be released in 2021.

“Our five-year plan is crucial to the success of our parks system,” said Jason Shamblin, Ottawa County Parks Director. “It not only ensures that we are eligible for state grant funds, like the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund that has helped fund some of our biggest projects, it also provides a road map for park and trail development and accessibility improvements.”

Ottawa county residents and park visitors can help build and guide this plan most effectively by participating in surveys being released by Ottawa County.

The Ottawa County Parks & Recreation Commission hopes to hear from citizens this spring while conducting its 2020 Resident Survey. “Whether or not you are a regular park visitor, if you own a home in Ottawa County, your tax dollars make this park system possible. We appreciate that and want to hear from you.”

If you are an Ottawa County resident, please help improve your parks and plan for the future by taking the resident survey before May 15, 2020: bit.ly/2020-parks-survey

In addition, a Park Visitor survey will be conducted in early summer at a variety of parks in Ottawa County. It is open to both residents and non-residents. More information will follow.

Appendices of the 2021 Parks, Recreation, & Open Space Plan will contain aggregate data from survey respondents; it will not contain any information to identify individual survey respondents.

Click here to take the 2020 Ottawa County Parks & Recreation Resident Survey

Encuesta Disponible en Español

You can find the plan that was released in 2016 online: miottawa.org/Parks/park-plan.htm
parksplan

Fruitport Board of Education Virtual Meeting Minutes – 04/20/20

Fruitport Board of Education
Regular Monthly Meeting
April 20, 2020 7:00 p.m.
Virtual Zoom Meeting

I. The Regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Board President, Dave Hazekamp.

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. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Item 20-027. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to approve the agenda as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

V. PRESENTATIONS
None.

VI. COMMUNICATIONS
None.

VII. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.

VIII. SUPERINTENDENT/ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Curriculum Director, Allison Camp explained the process of submitting the District’s Continuity of Learning Plan per the Governor’s Executive Order, EO 2020-35.

Technology Director, Jeff Grossenbacher gave an update on the district’s Chromebook Distribution plan. Families were contacted to determine who needed a device. Chromebook pick up will happen on April 21 and 22nd.

Superintendent, Bob Szymoniak spoke about Social/Emotional Support during the COVID-19 school closure. He mentioned a Google Form that teachers will use to identify students possibly needing support. Bob also mentioned that our Mental Health Counselor, Marissa Brandenburg is available for “telemed” help and our district’s website has been updated with Social/Emotional videos for those experiencing challenges.

Operations Director, John Winskas discussed the building calendar which allows teachers access to the buildings on a very limited basis. He also stated that he has staff to clean and sanitize when someone has been in the building.

Director of Business Services, Mark Mesbergen gave an update on the budget and how it may be impacted by COVID-19. He explained that there are many factors to consider when making projections for the following year but the truth is, there is a lot of uncertainty during this unpresented time.

Bob Szymoniak shared the district’s Meal Service program during the school closure. He mentioned that Fruitport has a strong system in place and almost 900 students are provided with 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches per week.

IX. CONSENT AGENDA
Item 20-028. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Buckner to approve the Consent Agenda as listed. Roll call: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes.
1. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of March 16, 2020
2. Acceptance of Bills, Monthly Financial Report, and ACH Transactions
3. Acceptance of Student Activity Summary Report
4. Acceptance of Credit Card and Utilities Report
5. Approval of Capital Projects Progress Report
6. Approval of the Personnel Report
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

X. GENERAL BOARD BUSINESS
1. Resolution Granting Emergency Powers.
Item 20-029. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Brott to adopt the Resolution to Grant Emergency Powers to the Superintendent necessary to comply with Executive Order 2020-21 and Executive Order 2020-35 as presented. Roll call: Brott, Yes; Buckner, No; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 6-1

XI. BUSINESS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Nothing to Report.

XII. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Letter of Agreement, Calendar.
Item 20-030. MOTION by Kelly, SECOND by Franklin to approve the Fruitport Education Association’s Letter of Agreement for the 2020-21 School Calendar as presented. Roll call: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

2. Letter of Agreement, Continuity of Learning Plan.
Item 20-031. MOTION by Kelly, SECOND by Franklin to approve the Fruitport Education Association’s Letter of Agreement regarding the Continuity of Learning Plan as presented. Roll call: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

XIII. STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Nothing to Report.

XIV. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS
None.

XV. AGENDA ITEMS for FUTURE MEETINGS & SCHEDULING OF ANY SPECIAL
MEETINGS
1. Business and Finance Committee will meet May 11, 2020 at 11:30 a.m.
2. Personnel Committee will meet May 11, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
3. Student Affairs Committee will meet May 12, 2020 at 12:00 p.m.

XVI. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.

XVII. ADJOURNMENT
Item 20-032. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to adjourn.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

The meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Steve Kelly, Board Secretary
Maribeth Clarke, Recording Secretary

Ask Dr. Universe – Viruses

How do viruses form? Since the coronavirus has been all over the news, I’ve been wondering this question for a long time. – Samantha,12, N.C.

Dear Samantha,

Viruses are strange things. They’re not alive like you or me. But they behave somewhat that way—spreading, growing, appearing in new forms. How can this be?

There’s a lot scientists don’t know yet about the new coronavirus. But they do know a lot about how viruses work and make people sick.

To learn more, I talked to Sylvia Omulo, a scientist specializing in infectious diseases at Washington State University.

Your body is made of tiny building blocks called cells. Different cells do different types of work. They all follow instructions written in your body: your genes.

Viruses also have genes, but they don’t have cells like you or me. Instead, they rely on other creatures’ cells to come “alive.”

“A virus is a particle of genetic material that causes an infection by invading a cell,” Omulo explained. “It’s extremely small, smaller than a cell.”

You can think of a virus particle like a letter with bad news, tucked inside an envelope. Layers of protein (the envelope) cover a bundle of genes (the letter), protecting it until it’s ready to be opened and read.

Virus particles spread through the air or on surfaces. They cause infections if they get inside someone’s body. The envelope opens if the virus enters a creature’s cell, called the “host.” The virus uses its genetic instructions to take over the cell.

The virus disrupts the cell’s usual work, Omulo said, using its resources to make copies of itself. Those virus copies invade other cells, repeating the process. The host becomes sick as a result.

Usually, the virus copies itself exactly. But because viruses have genes, they also evolve over time. This means they’re changing, even as they’re making copies of themselves. That’s part of how new virus forms emerge.

Viruses have been around for millions of years, much longer than humans. Some only affect plants or bacteria. Some affect only some animals.

Other viruses spread from animals to humans. Omulo explained this is one way “new” viruses appear. A virus might affect humans, but not the animals carrying it. If it gets the opportunity to jump to humans, it can make them sick.

But remember: a virus isn’t alive on its own. It needs an opportunity to enter a cell. It’s your job to ruin that opportunity.

When you wash your hands with soap, you rub off the virus’s “envelope.” The bad news can’t go anywhere. When you keep distance from others, you close your “mailbox.” Virus particles can’t enter your cells or anyone else’s.

Without a host, a virus can’t do anything. That’s why it’s so important not to give the virus that chance.

Stay safe and stay curious,
Dr. Universe

Community groups rally to help during COVID-19

March 14, 2020 – New website, careOttawaCounty.com, connects residents with volunteer needs during COVID-19 outbreak

As individuals, we are all taking steps to prevent spread of COVID-19: washing our hands, avoiding close contact with others, and staying home when we are sick. During this time, we also have an impulse to help our neighbors. To make helping easy, Ottawa County community groups have mobilized to create a website: www.careottawacounty.com. Those wishing to assist will be connected to a variety of opportunities to make an impact: volunteering, donating goods or making a financial gift. The hub was developed by a community coalition including the Greater Ottawa County United Way, The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation, Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance, Community Spoke and The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area.

There are vulnerable populations in our community who will need ongoing care and support, and as COVID-19 spreads these individuals will face increased barriers in accessing vital services. Nonprofit agencies in Ottawa County have committed to keeping people fed, housed and healthy as best as they can. But these organizations face challenges as they balance their missions with the additional workload of managing the threat of COVID-19.

In addition to the increased need for services, COVID-19 is creating a gap in the volunteer workforce as older citizens, many of whom donate their time, are being advised to remain at home. New volunteers are needed to help fill that gap and avoid any interruptions in service provision.

Those who are not able to volunteer can also consider financial gifts, either directly to the nonprofit of their choice, or through community-wide funds housed at the Community Foundation for Holland/Zeeland, Grand Haven Area Community Foundation or Greater Ottawa County United Way. Financial gifts help local agencies offset the unexpected costs due to COVID-19, including an increased service demand, logistical challenges, and cancellation of fundraising events.

Social Security – Supplemental Security Income Recipients Will Receive Automatic COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments

SSI Recipients with Dependent Children Should Still Go To IRS.gov to Provide Their Information
submitted by Vonda VanTil, Public Affairs Specialist

The Social Security Administration announced today that Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will receive automatic Economic Impact Payments directly from the Treasury Department. Treasury anticipates these automatic payments no later than early May.

SSI recipients with no qualifying children do not need to take any action in order to receive their $1,200 economic impact payment. The payments will be automatic.

SSI recipients who have qualifying children under age 17, however, should not wait for their automatic $1,200 individual payment. They should now go to the IRS’s webpage at www.irs.gov/coronavirus/non-filers-enter-payment-info-here and visit the Non-Filers: Enter Your Payment Info section to provide their information. By taking proactive steps to enter information on the IRS website about them and their qualifying children, they will also receive the $500 per dependent child payment in addition to their $1,200 individual payment. If SSI beneficiaries in this group do not provide their information to the IRS soon, they will have to wait until later to receive their $500 per qualifying child.

Residential Congregate Facilities at High Risk for COVID-19

submitted by Jamie Hekker, Community Engagement Coordinator, Public Health – Muskegon County

Muskegon, MI – Public Health – Muskegon County continues to investigate all positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Muskegon County. As anticipated, cases have been identified in employees and residents of residential congregate facilities such as long term care, assisted living, and adult foster care. No further information about the residents or employees will be released due to privacy laws.

“Because residents of these types of facilities are typically elderly and many have medical conditions,” explained Kathy Moore, Muskegon County Health Officer, “they are at higher risk of becoming sick with many illnesses including COVID-19.”

Public Health – Muskegon County works closely with long term care, assisted living, and adult foster care facilities to ensure they are aware of infection control practices and knowledgeable of Muskegon Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance. Their diligent efforts to protect those most vulnerable and their cooperation with PHMC on the ongoing response to this pandemic are greatly appreciated.

Residential congregate facilities are proactively working to protect their vulnerable residents and their staff by:
Monitoring employees and residents for symptoms of respiratory illness.
Limiting activities within their facilities.
Requiring residents to quarantined in their rooms.
Restricting all visitors to the facility.
Enhancing use of personal protective equipment for staff.
Increasing cleaning and disinfection routines.

“COVID-19 is present in our community,” reminded Moore. “To help protect those most vulnerable, especially those in assisted living and long term care, we need everyone to do their part to minimize the spread of this virus in our community.”

Everyone should continue to follow recommendations:
Stay at home as much as possible. Only go out for essentials like groceries or for medical emergencies.
If you must go out, stay six feet away from others and wear a cloth face covering
Wash your hands often and try not to touch your face or mouth
Cover your coughs and sneezes and call your doctor for guidance if you become sick.

Effective March 17, 2020, Social Security Offices Will Only Offer Phone Service

** Online Services Remain Available **

All local Social Security offices will be closed to the public for in-person service starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020.  This decision protects the population we serve—older Americans and people with underlying medical conditions—and our employees during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.  However, we are still able to provide critical services.

Our secure and convenient online services remain available at www.socialsecurity.gov.  Local offices will also continue to provide critical services over the phone.  We are working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state and local governments, and other experts to monitor COVID-19 and will let you know as soon as we can resume in-person service.

Right to Life of Michigan Calls on Governor Whitmer to Close Abortion Facilities

March 25, 2020, Lansing, Mich. — In light of her order requiring all outpatient facilities to postpone non-essential procedures, Right to Life of Michigan is calling on Governor Gretchen Whitmer to clarify that elective abortions are a non-essential procedure.

Abortion procedures require the use of personal protective equipment like other now-forbidden medical procedures. Medical personnel handling coronavirus patients will not be able to use those scarce resources.

Botched abortions can require follow-up surgical procedures or emergency room visits. Use of the abortion pill often results in complications such as excessive bleeding requiring visits to a doctor’s office. Patients and staff inside abortion facilities increases the likelihood of coronavirus spreading from close contact.

Right to Life of Michigan President Barbara Listing said, “Today, abortion facilities are using up surgical masks in order to take the lives of innocent babies. Tomorrow, how many doctors and nurses will go without proper protection while trying to save the lives of coronavirus patients? How many of those medical personnel will contract the virus?”

Listing said, “We’re seeing a pattern of pro-abortion elected officials putting ideology first, and people at risk of the coronavirus second. Federal coronavirus relief was held up in part because of demands for small business assistance for Planned Parenthood, which has an annual budget of more than a billion dollars. Right to Life of Michigan is abiding by Governor Whitmer’s order. It’s time for Governor Whitmer to prove she can put public health above her ideology, because Planned Parenthood is incapable of being responsible, even during a global pandemic.”

Governor Whitmer’s order defines an essential procedure as one that is “necessary to address a medical emergency or to preserve the health and safety of a patient.” According to a study from the pro-abortion Guttmacher Institute, 96% of women having abortions cited reasons other than their physical health as their most important reason for seeking an abortion.

Listing said, “The vast majority of abortions are performed for economic or social reasons. Right now, people with legitimate medical needs are suffering in pain. We’re postponing hip replacements or fixing cracked teeth to ensure our front-line doctors and nurses are equipped. These procedures in many cases will be more burdensome and expensive for people in need because they had to wait. Why aren’t we treating them fairly? Why should abortion facilities get to be above the law?”

Those wishing to call Governor Whitmer to urge her to treat abortion facilities like other outpatient surgical facilities can call her Lansing office at (517) 373-3400.

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Background Information:
Guttmacher Institute study on abortion reasons

Ask Dr. Universe – Submarines

How do you make submarines? – Luke, 5, Western Washington

Dear Luke,

The next time you’re in the bathtub, turn a cup upside down on the water. Push down on it as hard as you can. See if you can get it to sink below the water.

It’ll be difficult to do! The air inside the cup makes it lighter than the water. But what happens if you turn the cup on its side, allowing water to rush in? You’ll see it’s easier to push underwater.

Those same basic forces make a submarine work.

That’s what I learned from Ian Richardson, an engineer at Washington State University. He is very curious about how liquids and solids interact. He has even helped NASA work on a submarine to someday go to Titan, one of Saturn’s moons.

Buoyancy describes an object’s ability to float. It’s key to making a submarine. “It’s pretty easy to get something to sink and easy to get something to float,” Richardson said. “To get something to stay in the middle of a liquid is very challenging.”

Ships float because they’re full of air. Air is lighter than the water around them. But submarines dive and rise. They’re able to do this because they control their weight using a combination of water and air.

Ballast tanks are the secret. These special containers sit inside the submarine and control its buoyancy.

“These tanks either let water in or they blow water out with air, and that’s how they control their buoyancy. They dive or surface based on how much water is in their ballast system,” Richardson said.  When air enters, the submarine gets lighter and rises. But when the tanks fill with water, the submarine becomes heavier and sinks.

There are other important parts of a submarine’s design. Special parts create oxygen for passengers to breathe. The inside temperature stays steady to protect sensitive technology inside. And they’re usually made of strong metal, like steel or titanium.

Maybe someday you’ll help design these important features. Until then, you can make your own miniature submarine. All you need is an empty plastic bottle, 4 heavy coins, a flexible straw, and tape.

First, have a grown-up help you make holes in the bottle: three on its side, and one in its cap. Screw the cap on. These holes will allow water and air into your submarine.

Next, tape the coins next to the row of holes in the side. Two should go near the top of the bottle, and two near the bottom. They’ll make the submarine heavier, but keep it balanced.

Now, take your flexible straw and put it in the hole on the bottle’s cap. Make sure the straw is pointed up, so it will stick out of the water.

When you’re ready to test your submarine, set it in water. As water enters, you’ll see the submarine sink. But if you blow into the straw, air gets pushed inside. The submarine rises.

Soon you’ll be ready to explore the far reaches of your bathtub.

Happy experimenting,
Dr. Universe

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Fruitport Board of Education Virtual Meeting Agenda – 04/20/20

Fruitport Community Schools
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
Monday, April 20, 2020 – 7:00 p.m.

I. CALL to ORDER

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. ROLL CALL

IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

V. PRESENTATIONS

VI. COMMUNICATIONS

VII. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC*

VIII. SUPERINTENDENT/ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Continuity of Learning Plan – Allison Camp
2. Technology Deployment – Jeff Grossenbacher
3. Social/Emotional Support – Bob Szymoniak
4. Facility Cleaning – John Winskas
5. Economic Impact on Budget – Mark Mesbergen
6. Meal Service – Bob Szymoniak

IX. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of March 16, 2020 (attachment IX-1)
2. Approval of Bills (attachment IX-2)
General Fund                         $204,656.24
Other Funds:
Early Childhood Center              1,958.79
Food Service                                 3,330.00
Coop Ed (ISD) Tech Millage      20,923.43
Debt Retirement                             500.00
Capital Projects (Bond)           116,921.61
Total Bill List                        $348,290.07

3. Acceptance of Monthly Financial Report and ACH Transactions (attachment IX-3)
4. Acceptance of Student Activity Summary Report (attachment IX-4)
5. Acceptance of Credit Card and Utilities Report (attachment IX-5)
6. Approval of Capital Projects Progress Report (attachment IX-6)
7. Approval of Personnel Report (includes confirmation of new hires, resignations, retirees, and transfers) (attachment IX-7)

X. GENERAL BOARD BUSINESS
1. Resolution Granting Emergency Powers (attachment X-1)

XI. BUSINESS & FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
Elroy Buckner, Chairperson

XII. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
Steve Kelly, Chairperson
1. Letter of Agreement, Calendar (attachment XII-1)
2. Letter of Agreement, Continuity of Learning Plan (attachment XII-2)

XIII. STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
Jill Brott, Chairperson

XIV. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS

XV. AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS & SCHEDULING OF SPECIAL MEETINGS
1. Schedule Business & Finance Committee Meeting
2. Schedule Personnel Committee Meeting
3. Schedule Student Affairs Committee Meeting

XVI. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC*

XVII. ADJOURNMENT

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*Time is provided for members of the audience to address the Board of Education regarding any topic including items on the agenda. The board is providing two opportunities for the public to comment during the meeting. The first is for people who wish to bring issues to the Board of Education for board consideration. At the end of the meeting the board will provide a brief opportunity for community members to comment on activities and/or discussion that took place during the board meeting. Time limits may be placed if a large number of individuals would like to address the board.

Instructions for Participating in the April 20th, 2020 Council Meeting

The Village Council meeting will be held on Monday April 20th at 7pm. Due to the Governor’s Stay Home order it will be done as a teleconference call. To participate you will need to call 1-844-474-0925 and use a passcode of 57182580 followed by the # sign. The meeting will start at 7pm but the phone line will be open at 6:45pm to allow for you to join prior to the opening of the council meeting. Just like a regular meeting the public will be given an opportunity to talk during the Public Comment portion of the meeting. If possible please mute your phone if you participate and only unmute if you make a public comment. Thank you.

Village of Fruitport Budget Meeting Minutes – 03/09/20

VILLAGE OF FRUITPORT
BUDGET MEETING
MARCH 9th, 2020

1. Call to Order
President Roger Vanderstelt called the meeting to order at 6:00pm

2. Pledge

3. Prayer

4. Roll call
Present: Roger Vanderstelt, Bill Overkamp, Amy Haack, Carl Rothenberger, Jay Bolt, Jeff Guiles (who arrived at 6:42pm) and Ann LaCroix
Absent: Donna Pope

5. Approval of March 9th Budget Meeting Agenda
Motion made by Bill to approve the agenda, supported by Carl. With a unanimous vote the motion carried.

6. Approval of February 17th Council meeting minutes
Motion made by Amy to approve the meeting minutes, supported by Carl. With a unanimous vote the motion carried.

7. Public Comment
None

8. 1445 Tractor Repair
Roger presented a quote for repair of the 1445 tractor. Council reviewed the information. Motion made by Carl to approve the quote of $2342.00, supported by Bill.
Roll Call AYES: Haack, Rothenberger, Overkamp, Bolt and Vanderstelt
NAYS: None
Absent: Pope and Guiles

9. Kayak Launch
Amy reviewed the motion that was approved at the last council meeting to approve the Scope of Services from Prein & Newhof after the project agreement has been received by the MDNR. Since that time, she has spoken to Prein & Newhof, the MDNR and the Village attorney regarding the matter. All agreed that the Scope of Services can be signed prior to receiving the project agreement from the MDNR. Motion made by Amy to recant the previous meeting motion and have President Vanderstelt sign the Scope of Services agreement for $26,000.00 now, supported by Carl.
Roll Call AYES: Haack, Rothenberger, Overkamp, Bolt and Vanderstelt
NAYS: None
Absent: Pope and Guiles

10. 2020-2021 Budget
Ann reviewed the budget items from the current year that will be carried over into the next years budget. A discussion took place about several items to be included in the 2021 budget.
Council discussed the playground and acquired park property. Amy and Ann will work on those items throughout the next fiscal year with the intention of having them included in the 2021-2022 budget.
Jay asked that $5000.00 be included in the budget for concept design services for 3rd Avenue.
Jay also discussed a grant opportunity for bridge repair. He will research the information.
Roger advised that he received an email from Advanced Pavement Marking offering to hold last years prices if we agree to use them this year. Motion made by Roger to accept their offer, supported by Carl.
Roll call AYES: Haack, Rothenberger, Overkamp, Bolt, Guiles and Vanderstelt
NAYS: None
Absent: Pope

Amy researched a memorial bench in memory of Bonnie Torrans. Amy made a motion to purchase a bench for in front of the Village Pharmacy not to exceed $1600.00 of the $3000.00 donation received in memory of Bonnie, supported by Carl.
Roll call AYES: Haack, Rothenberger, Overkamp, Bolt, Guiles and Vanderstelt
NAYS: None
Absent: Pope

11. Public Comment
Eric and Crystal Brown, 15 Circle Dr questioned the speed study that was completed a few years ago and their concerns about the some of the speed limits being too high. Council member Carl responded that he is working on the concerns with the State Police.

12. Adjourn
Motion made by Amy to adjourn the meeting at 7:08pm, supported by Carl. With a unanimous motion the vote carried.

Respectfully submitted by,

Ann LaCroix
Clerk

Fruitport Charter Township Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes of March 9, 2020

A work session of the Fruitport Charter Township Board began at 6:30pm on Monday, March 9, 2020, in the township board room.

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

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

Also Present: 15- residents; 1- employees; 6- guests; Director of Public Utilities, Steve Biesiada; Director of Public Safety, Brian Michelli.

The motion by Terry Knoll, supported by Greg Hulka, was carried unanimously, to approve the minutes of February 24, 2020 as presented.

The motion by Terry Knoll, supported by Jeff Jacobs, was carried unanimously, to approve the agenda as presented with the following addition:

Item 8-D: Cooley Rd. street light request

CORRESPONDENCE / REPORTS

1. Steve Biesiada reported that the valve has been installed in the Smiley water tower and is in the process of being hooked up for service.
2. Brian Michelli reminded all to lock your vehicles and buildings; the No More Sidelines charity basketball game went well.
3. Heidi Tice shared that the Lion’s Club pancake dinner went well.

PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Daniel Taber asked the board to consider more funding for roads.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

20-028 2020/2021 Budget discussion
Discussion occurred regarding the proposed 2020/2021 budget. The budget public hearing will take place at the next meeting.

NEW BUSINESS:

20-029 2020 Brine Program Approval
The cost for the local roads will be $19,536.66 and the cost for additional roads (Cline, Wolf Lake, and Mt Garfield) will be $1,437.48.

The total cost for the program will be $20,974.14 for 2020.

Greg Hulka moved, Andrea Anderson seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to participate in the 2020 local road brine program with the Muskegon County Road Commission.
Ayes: Hulka, Tice, Anderson, Jacobs, Knoll
Nays: none

20-030 Budget amendments
Terry Knoll moved, Heidi Tice seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to approve the budget amendments as presented.
Ayes: Hulka, Tice, Anderson, Jacobs, Knoll
Nays: none

20-031 Fuel Management System Agreement
Proposed is a system provided by The Oscar W. Larson Company to manage the use of the on-site fuel tanks. The start-up cost to implement the system, purchase the hardware, and install the system is $7,753.99. The monthly user fee is $85/month.

Terry Knoll moved, Jeff Jacobs seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to purchase the system from The Oscar W. Larson Company and enter into the service agreement.
Ayes: Hulka, Tice, Anderson, Jacobs, Knoll
Nays: none

20-032 Cooley Rd. street light request
Residents have requested a street light be placed between 5125 and 5165 Cooley Rd.

The motion by Heidi Tice, supported by Jeff Jacobs, was carried unanimously, to request the Clerk to get a price quote from Consumers Energy for the placement of a street light on Cooley Rd.

20-033 Payment of bills
Andrea Anderson moved, Jeff Jacobs seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to approve bills as presented for payment in the following amounts: General Fund $7,726.43; Public Safety $23,478.91; Water $76,179.44; Sewer $21,021.74; T&A 3,239.00
Totaling: $131,645.52
Ayes: Knoll, Jacobs, Anderson, Tice, Hulka
Nays: none

ADDITIONAL REPORTS:
1. Andrea Anderson reminded everyone to vote tomorrow.

PUBLIC COMMENTS PART II:
1. Mark Curtis introduced himself as a candidate for 60th District Court Judge.
2. Boy Scouts Troop 1023 introduced themselves, several of whom were earning their citizenship and community merit badge.
3. Dave Henry spoke on the potential of forming a Township Manager position.
4. Daniel Taber inquired about the approval of a street light at the entrance of the Farr Rd. Park ‘n Ride.

The motion by Terry Knoll, supported by Heidi Tice, was carried unanimously, to adjourn the meeting at 7:33pm.

ANDREA ANDERSON, CLERK
HEIDI TICE, SUPERVISOR

Ask Dr. Universe – Seashells

How are seashells formed? And why are they different colors? Can seashells live or die? – Caroline, 9, Crestwood, Ky.

Dear Caroline,

Seashells come in an astounding variety. Some are curved and round, others long and tube-like. Some are smooth, others bumpy. Some are large, others small. Plus, they come in a rainbow of colors: red, green, brown, purple, pink, and more.

All that variety comes from the same source: little animals called mollusks, with a mighty muscle called a mantle.

I found out all about them from my friend Richelle Tanner, a scientist at Washington State University. She is very curious about the ocean and knows a lot about mollusks, a type of animal with a soft, moist body.

There are many kinds of mollusks: both on land and in the sea, with and without shells. If you’ve ever seen a snail or a slug, you’ve met a mollusk in real life.

Unlike humans, cats, and other animals with backbones, mollusks don’t have skeletons inside. Many move through life with just their soft bodies. But some grow shells for protection, as a kind of traveling armor.

That’s where seashells come from, Tanner explained. “A seashell is a protective outer coating secreted by the animal’s mantle, which is one of their muscles,” she said. The mantle forms the soft outer wall of their body.

The mollusk’s mantle builds the shell from the bottom up. It absorbs salt and chemicals from the water around it. When it has enough of the right ingredients, it uses them to form a hard substance called calcium carbonate.

Strong, healthy seashells are made mostly of calcium carbonate. (So are eggshells!) A mollusk produces calcium carbonate from its mantle, laying down layers of it over its lifetime. Together, those layers form the seashell.

You can think of a seashell kind of like your own hair. Your hair grows and is part of you, but it isn’t alive on its own. A living mollusk produces a shell with its body, but the shell itself isn’t alive.

When a mollusk dies, it leaves its shell behind. But even after the life of the mollusk inside has ended, its shell is important. Seashells provide shelter for fish and hermit crabs, nest material for birds, and even nutrients for other animals to build their own shells.

You’re right to notice that seashells can come in many different colors. The way the shell forms helps explain where the color comes from.

“The material for the color comes from the mollusk’s environment—so it’s either taken out of the water or from what they eat,” Tanner said.

For example, seashells from warm waters tend to be more colorful than those from cold areas. This might have to do with their diet. Warm Caribbean waters have more colorful foods than the cold ocean near Maine.

We know seashells’ colors come from their environment. But scientists don’t know yet how the colors get spread around, creating brilliant patterns.

If you keep asking questions and hunting for answers, maybe you could help figure this out.

Sincerely,
Dr. Universe

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