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Instructions for Participating in the Village of Fruitport’s July 27th Special Council Meeting

The Village Council meeting will be held on Monday July 27th 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 6pm 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.

Village of Fruitport Special Council Meeting Agenda – 07/27/20

VILLAGE OF FRUITPORT
AGENDA
JULY 27TH, 2020
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of July 27th Special Council Meeting Agenda
4. Approval of July 22nd Council meeting minutes
5. Public Comments (limited to 3 minutes each)

New Business

6. Brooks Drain
7. 8th Street Drain

Old Business

8. 2020 3rd Ave Project
9. Bridge Street
—a. Speed study
—b. Repair of curb
10. Buoy Application

11. Public Comment (Limited to 3 minutes each)
12. Adjournment

Fruitport Board of Education Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes – 07/20/20

Fruitport Board of Education
Regular Monthly Meeting
July 20, 2020 7:00 p.m.
Board Room

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 20-085. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Brott to approve the agenda as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

V. PRESENTATIONS
Curriculum Director, Allison Camp gave the Board an update on the District’s Safe to School Road Map. She explained the process of writing a preparedness plan. A Special Meeting of the Board will be scheduled in August to approve the Back to School Road Map prior to submitting it on August 17, 2020.

VI. COMMUNICATIONS
None.

VII. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.

VIII. SUPERINTENDENT/ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
None.

IX. CONSENT AGENDA
Item 20-086. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Brott to approve the Consent Agenda as listed below:
1. Approval of Truth and Taxation Hearing Minutes of June 29, 2020
2. Approval of Organizational Meeting Minutes of June 29, 2020
3. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of June 29, 2020
4. Acceptance of Bills, Monthly Financial Report, and ACH Transactions
5. Acceptance of Student Activity Summary Report
6. Acceptance of Credit Card and Utilities Report
7. Approval of the Personnel Report
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

X. GENERAL BOARD BUSINESS
1. Fruitport High School Class of 2020 Resolution.
Item 20-087. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Brott to adopt the resolution recognizing the High School Class of 2020 as presented. Roll Call: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

XI. BUSINESS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
Nothing to report.

XII. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of a committee meeting held July 13, 2020.
Steve Kelly reported on a Personnel Committee meeting held July 13, 2020. Dave Hazekamp, Steve Kelly, Tim Burgess, and Bob Szymoniak, were present. The committee discussed a personnel matter and discussion was held on the potential May 2020 bond issue.

XIII. STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
Nothing to report.

XIV. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Elroy Buckner brought forth a liability question for discussion.

Dave Hazekamp gave a brief update on the Facilities Committee.

XV. AGENDA ITEMS for FUTURE MEETINGS & SCHEDULING OF ANY SPECIAL
MEETINGS
1. Business and Finance Committee will meet August 10, 2020 at 11:30 a.m.
2. Personnel Committee will meet August 10, 2020 at 5:30 p.m.
3. Student Affairs Committee will meet August 12, 2020 at 12:00 p.m.
4. A Special Board Meeting is scheduled for August 12, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. to approve the district’s Back to School Road Map.

XVI. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
Media Clerk, Pam Gustafson spoke about a recent conversation with her daughter who works for a public school in North Carolina. She feels we have a great community who will support our back to school initiatives.

XVII. ADJOURNMENT
Item 20-088. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Brott to adjourn.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

The meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m.

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

Village of Fruitport Council Meeting Minutes – 06/15/20

VILLAGE OF FRUITPORT
COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 15TH, 2020

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

2. Roll Call
Present: Roger Vanderstelt, Amy Haack, Jeff Guiles, Carl Rothenberger, Jay Bolt, Will Overkamp, Donna Pope and Ann LaCroix

3. Approval of June 15th Council Meeting Agenda
Motion made by Bill to approve the agenda, supported by Jeff. With a unanimous vote the motion carried.

4. Approval of May 18th council meeting minutes
Motion made by Donna to approve the meeting minutes, supported by Jeff. With a unanimous vote the motion carried.

5. Public Comment
None

6. Correspondence
None

7. Reports from Officers
None

8. 2019-2020 Audit Review
Calvin Meeusen, CPA reviewed the last fiscal year audit in detail. He discussed all 3 of the Village Funds, Major Streets, Local Streets, and the General Fund. Calvin gave the Village an A+ rating.

9. Dancing into Sunset 2020 Season
Sue Halter addressed the council regarding the upcoming season. Sue would like to start the 2020 season on July 2nd. The council agreed to that date. She will follow the social distancing guidelines that are in place at the time.

10. New Storage Building at DPW
Roger reviewed multiple bids with the council. Council requested additional information. It will be reviewed again at the next council meeting.

11. 2020 3rd Avenue Project
Jay gave an update on the 2020 3rd Avenue Project. Bidding will take approximately on July 10th.

12. Bridge Street Bridge Grant
Jay advised that the Bridge Street Bridge grant has been submitted for fiscal year 2023.

13. Kayak Launch
Amy gave on update on the Kayak Launch project. The site has been surveyed by Prein & Newhoff. She discussed high water levels. She will know more in the next couple of weeks.
She will continue to update council on the status of the DNR funding.

14. Senior Millage
Amy advised that we received information back from Muskegon County on our application for funding of the handicap parking lot near the bandshell. We did not receive approval for the funding. Amy is waiting on information regarding the $7000.00 funding.

15. Boat Launch
a. Update – Roger gave an update on the boat launch use. He has been down at the launch every weekend assisting boater. He advised that our boat launch attendant is starting on July 3rd. Roger advised that the boat launch area, 4th Street parking and bike path need to be recoated.

b. New Sign – Roger advised that we need a new sign at the Boat Launch area. Ann will contact Compass designs for a couple of drawings and quotes to be presented at the next council meeting.

c. Veterans/Annual Permits – both Roger and Amy have been asked if we provide free or discounted annual boat launch passes to disabled veterans. We currently do not. Council discussed an agreed that we should provide discounted passes to all veterans. Carl suggested a discounted rate of $25.00. Council agreed and will discuss implementing it when setting the boat launch fees for next year.

16. Public Comment
Denise Kelly, 157 8th Avenue, questioned her request from the last council meeting about the road in front of her home. Roger agreed to contact Asphalt Paving and will go to the site with another council member to review it.

17. Warrants
Motion made by Jeff to approve the warrants, supported by Carl.
Roll call AYES: Haack, Rothenberger, Overkamp, Bolt, Guiles and Vanderstelt
NAYS: None
Absent: Pope (who dropped off call at 8:00pm.)

18. Adjournment
Motion made by Amy to adjourn the meeting at 8:20pm, supported by Carl. With a unanimous vote, the motion carried.

Submitted by,
Ann LaCroix – Clerk

FCS – Personnel Committee Meeting Minutes – 07/13/20

Personnel Committee
Monday, July 13, 2020
6:00 p.m. ~ Superintendent’s Office
MEETING MINUTES

Attendance: Tim Burgess, Steve Kelly, Dave Hazekamp, Bob Szymoniak

1. A discussion was held regarding a personnel matter with no action required at the current time.
2. Discussion was also held on the potential May 2021 bond issue.

Meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted by Bob Szymoniak

Ask Dr. Universe – Making Paper

Dr. Universe: Here is my question. How is paper made? I asked this question because there are different kinds of paper and I’m curious about how it is made. Sincerely, Sonakshi, 9, Michigan

Dear Sonakshi,

We can make paper in lots of different ways. It often starts with trees. In fact, one of the first kinds of paper we know about was made in China using rags, plants, and bark from mulberry trees.

These kinds of materials are made up of parts called fibers. Fibers are what help give plants strength to stand up. Humans who eat plants like lettuce or celery have actually eaten some of these fibers. A lot of the clothes we wear come from plant fibers, too.

Plant fibers are called cellulose. Humans aren’t able to digest these fibers because they are really hard to break down. But strong fibers are great for making paper.

My friend Karen Adams, a Washington State University Master Gardener, is really curious about plants. Adams and her family have been missing seeing a lot of friends and family lately. They decided to make paper and write some letters. You can try making your own paper at home, too.

First, you will want to find a bin—something like an empty salad container or a large plastic tub. You will also want to make a deckle. This is a frame with a screen that will help you form the paper. To make a frame, you can glue together popsicle sticks or use an old picture frame.

Where you would normally put a picture, staple or tack on some mesh. This could be the mesh from a window screen or even the mesh from a bag of onions or oranges.

Once you have your bin and deckle, rip up old paper into one-inch pieces. Use about two cups of paper to one cup of water. Soak the pieces of paper in water for 30 minutes or even overnight. Next, get a grown-up to help you blend up this mix to make a paper smoothie (but don’t drink it!).

The goal is to break down the old paper and create a fine pulp. In paper factories, humans sometimes create a soupy pulp of fibers from wood, lignin (which helps hold the fibers together), and a few chemicals. This helps everything break down into a mixture for paper.

After you blend the paper, you can add some small flower petals, tiny seeds, or food coloring. Pour the pulpy mix into the bin filled with about three to four inches of water. Hint: More water will make thinner paper and less water will make thicker paper. You can experiment with this a bit.

Finally, slide the deckle into the water at an angle and lift it up evenly so the surface is horizontal and covered in the pulpy mix. Press the pulp down with a paper towel and then gently remove the towel. Peel off the paper from the mesh and let it dry for a day or so. When it’s ready, you can write a message or draw a picture for a friend.

Sincerely,
Dr. Universe

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Fruitport Township Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda – 07/27/20

AGENDA
FRUITPORT CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
FRUITPORT TOWNSHIP HALL
5865 AIRLINE ROAD, FRUITPORT, MI 49415

JULY 27, 2020

6:30 P.M. WORK SESSION
7:00 P.M. BOARD MEETING

01. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
02. Roll call
03. Approval of board minutes: 7/13/20
04. Approve / amend agenda
05. Correspondence / reports
06. Public comments regarding agenda items

07. Unfinished Business
A. George Manning Recognition Resolution
B. Second Reading: Prohibition Against Disturbing Public Order and Decency Ordinance
C. Second Reading: Resisting, Opposing, or Hindering a Law Enforcement Officer Prohibition Ordinance
D. Second Reading: Drug Paraphernalia Ordinance
E. Harvey Street DDA
F. Spruce Street Special Assessment
G. Kris Collee, Agewell Services, to present senior services plan

08. New Business
A. First Reading: Zone Change Amendment Ordinance- Broadway
B. Frist Reading: Zone Change Amendment Ordinance- Sternberg
C. Dirt Bike Nuisance Discussion

09. Approval of Bills
10. Reports
11. Public Comments
12. Adjournment

The Township will provide necessary reasonable aids and services for this meeting to individuals with disabilities by writing or telephoning the following Township Clerk: Andrea Anderson, Fruitport Township Hall, 5865 Airline Road, Fruitport, MI 49415    (231) 865-3151

Ask Dr. Universe – Soap Bubbles

Dr. Universe: Why does soap get bubbly? Samuel, 9, East Peoria, IL

Dear Samuel,

When you wash your hands with soap and water, a few different things happen to make bubbles.

Just like you, water and soap are made up of parts called molecules. Water molecules really like to stick together.

If you’ve ever jumped in a puddle or a pool, you may have even observed how water splashes in the shape of little drops. As water sticks together, it likes to form spheres.

That’s what I found out from my friend David Thiessen, a chemical engineer at Washington State University. Thiessen is really curious about bubbles and droplets, especially how they work in different kinds of space technology.

If you took a straw and blew bubbles in a glass of water, you would see air bubbles form underwater. When they rise to the top of the water, they immediately pop. But if you added some soap to the water and blew into the straw, you’d see a lot of foam coming up out of the glass.

That happens because of the nature of the molecules in soap. They are called surfactant molecules and they spread themselves out evenly and sit on the surface of water.

This happens because surfactants have two ends. Thiessen said chemists usually talk about surfactants as having a “head” and a “tail.” The head likes water and wants to stick to the water. The tail doesn’t like water and likes to stay in the air.

When we see a bubble, there is also a force called surface tension at work. This force makes water behave a bit like a thin sheet of rubber. That’s how bugs can sometimes even stand on water without falling through.

The surface tension of water is really high, but when soap is added to water it lowers the tension. The surfactant molecules push their way between water molecules and in the process separate water molecules from one another, reducing their attractive force. The soap helps spread the water out into a thin film that forms a sphere: the bubble.

You can learn more about surface tension with a really simple activity. Pour some water on a plate. Sprinkle some pepper on top of the water. Then put a drop of soap on your finger and touch the middle of the pepper. The soap lowers the surface tension and the pepper scatters to the plate’s edge.

Soap and water molecules can not only help create bubbles but also help cut through grease on dirty dishes and even get rid of germs on your hands. Besides behaving in all kinds of interesting ways, bubbles can also make some really interesting colors.

When light hits the surface of a bubble and reflects off the two sides of the film, the light rays interfere with each other. It creates a phenomenon called iridescence and displays a rainbow of colors.

The next time you wash your hands or help out with the dishes, take a look at how many tiny bubbles you made and remember—it’s chemistry.

Sincerely,
Dr. Universe

 

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Fruitport Board of Education Meeting Agenda – 07/20/20

Fruitport Community Schools
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
Board of Education Meeting Room
Monday, July 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

IX. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Truth and Taxation Hearing Minutes of June 29, 2020 (attachment IX-1)
2. Approval of Organizational Meeting Minutes of June 29, 2020 (attachment IX-2)
3. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of June 29, 2020 (attachment IX-3)
4. Approval of Bills (attachment IX-4)
General Fund                              $241,728.75
Other Funds:
Early Childhood Center                   4,200.83
Food Service                                  215,659.38
Coop Ed (ISD) Tech Millage           39,651.10
Debt Service Fund 2012                 -8,794.92
2017 Debt Retirement                 -26,170.59
Debt Service Fund 2007                      -65.06
Capital Projects (Bond)                  84,670.75
Total Bill List                           $  550,880.24

1. Acceptance of Monthly Financial Report and ACH Transactions (attachment IX-5)
2. Acceptance of Student Activity Summary Report (attachment IX-6)
3. Acceptance of Credit Card and Utilities Report (attachment IX-7)
4. Approval of Personnel Report (includes confirmation of new hires, resignations, retirees, and transfers) (attachment IX-8)

X. GENERAL BOARD BUSINESS
1. Fruitport High School Class of 2020 Resolution (attachment X-1)

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

XII. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
Steve Kelly, Chairperson
1. Report of a Committee Meeting Held on July 13, 2020 (attachment XII-1)

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
4. Schedule a Special Board 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.

Village of Fruitport Council Meeting Agenda – 07/20/20

VILLAGE OF FRUITPORT
AGENDA
JULY 20TH, 2020
COUNCIL MEETING

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of July 20th Council Meeting Agenda
4. Approval of June 15 and June 22nd Council meeting minutes
5. Public Comments (limited to 3 minutes each)
6. Correspondence
7. Reports from Officers

New Business
8. Safe deposit box at 5/3rd bank
9. Ditch repair on Pontaluna 4th to 6th Street
10. Guard Rails and Curb Quote
11. Bike Path & Boat Launch Quote

Old Business
12. Village Logo/Motto
13. 2020 3rd Ave Project
14. Bridge Street Grant
15. Kayak Launch
16. Boat Launch
—-a. New Sign
—-b. Amendment to Boat Launch Ordinance
17. Storage Building at DPW

18. Public Comment (Limited to 3 minutes each)
19. Warrants
20. Adjournment

Fruitport Township Board of Trustees Agenda – 07/13/20

AGENDA
FRUITPORT CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
FRUITPORT TOWNSHIP HALL
5865 AIRLINE ROAD, FRUITPORT, MI 49415

JULY 13, 2020

6:30 P.M. WORK SESSION
7:00 P.M. BOARD MEETING

01. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
02. Roll call
03. Approval of board minutes: 6/22/20
04. Approve / amend agenda
05. Correspondence / reports
06. Public comments regarding agenda items

07. Unfinished Business
A. First Reading: Prohibition Against Disturbing Public Order and Decency Ordinance
B. First Reading: Resisting, Opposing, or Hindering a Law Enforcement Officer Prohibition Ordinance
C. First Reading: Drug Paraphernalia Ordinance

08. New Business
A. George Manning Recognition Resolution
B. Risk and Resilience Assessment and Emergency Response Plan
C. Police Department staffing
D. Fire Department Staff Interviews
E. Board of Review Resolution
F. DDA Discussion

09. Approval of Bills
10. Reports
11. Public Comments
12. Adjournment

The Township will provide necessary reasonable aids and services for this meeting to individuals with disabilities by writing or telephoning the following Township Clerk: Andrea Anderson, Fruitport Township Hall, 5865 Airline Road, Fruitport, MI 49415   (231) 865-3151

Ask Dr. Universe – Vaccines

How are vaccines made? – Sibagh, 7, New York City, NY

Dear Sibagh,

It might seem strange, but a small piece of something dangerous can protect you against something much more dangerous. This idea has been around for a long time—and it works.

To learn more, I talked to Guy Palmer at Washington State University. As a scientist who studies infectious disease, Palmer likes learning about how to protect both human and animal health. Vaccines are one way to accomplish this.

Instead of making you sick, vaccines do something very powerful. They help your body learn more about a germ and how to protect you from it.

Vaccines work by pushing a little piece of a virus or bacteria into your body. But they don’t give you the full germ that makes people sick. Instead, they give you a version that’s weak or dead. This germ can’t make copies of itself or spread in your body.

When your body meets the weak germ, it makes antibodies. Antibodies are like little warriors in your blood. They help you fight strong germs if you ever meet them in the future. This gives you a special kind of protection called immunity.

It’s no accident that the word “vaccine” comes from the Latin word “vaca,” meaning “cow.” The first vaccine was invented over 200 years ago, to protect against smallpox. It was created by pulling cowpox from a cow’s skin, then injecting it into a human.

Since then, scientists have invented more complicated ways of making vaccines. They can now safely work with viruses and bacteria in a lab, pulling out and changing pieces of them.

“All vaccines work essentially the same way,” Palmer explained. “The way they’re made is how they differ.”

Some vaccines use only parts of a germ, or a very weak version of it, so it can’t spread inside you. With other vaccines, the germs are killed by heating them up or using chemicals.

Vaccines help you build antibodies like a shield. But in order to make that shield, scientists have to figure out how different germs work. Some germs are more complicated than others, changing all the time. So we don’t have vaccines for everything yet.

“As time has gone on, we’ve gotten more sophisticated,” Palmer said. “We now can find the very piece of the organism that induces the immune response that protects us against disease. But the basic way vaccines work has stayed the same.”

It takes a long time to create a new vaccine. Scientists test them to make sure they are safe, and that can take several months to over a year. “First you have to test it to be sure it doesn’t cause disease in people—that it actually is safe, and there’s not something you weren’t expecting,” Palmer said.

It’s not very fun to get a shot. But remember: the sting is temporary, and the protection lasts. By getting vaccinated, you’re keeping yourself and everyone around you safe.

“We know through research that vaccines are safe,” Palmer said. “They protect us.”

Sincerely,
Dr. Universe

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Fruitport Township Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – 04/21/20

Minutes

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
FRUITPORT CHARTER TOWNSHIP
5865 AIRLINE RD
FRUITPORT, MI 49415

April 21, 2020
7:00 PM VIRTUAL BOARD MEETING

Work Session
Will postpone until May Planning Meeting

BOARD MEETING
01. Roll Call: Osterhart, Michelli, Farrar, Franklin, Jacobs, Suchecki, Newmyer

02. Approval of Planning Commission Minutes: March 17, 2020. Accepted as presented

03. Approve / Amend Agenda: Chair accepted as presented.

04. Correspondence / Reports. Letter to Michael Belt, Doron David, Andy Mast & Andrew Brooks. Supervisor reported the Sternberg “Hotels” have completed the items required to remove the site from a “dangerous building.” Chair reported the site plan has expired and they will need to come back to PC.

05. Chairman Michelli asked for but received No Public Comments pertaining to agenda topics

New Business
06.    Zone Change Public Hearing – 6205 Walker Rd Fruitport, MI 49415
∙        Parcel – 61-15-126-100-0005-00
∙        Purpose – Change property zone from R-6 to R-1

Motion made by Suchecki to open a public hearing. Motion was supported by Franklin and carried unanimously.

Wade VandenBosch of Westshore Consulting. Developer has acquired an adjacent property on Walker Road. Developer proposes to add the acquired property to the PURD.

Chairman Michelli asked for but received No Public Comment.

Motion by Suchecki to close public hearing. Supported by Franklin and carried unanimously.

Motion by Osterhart to approve the following motion.

I. RESOLUTION
The Planning Commission recommends to the Township Board that the proposed rezoning, to rezone the land generally described in the Notice of Public Hearing, and more specifically described in the proposed Zoning Map Amendment Ordinance, from R-6 to R-1, be approved based upon the following criteria. The property in question includes the following parcel number(s): 61-15-126-100-0005-00

II. CRITERIA
1. The requested rezoning will not result in spot zoning.
2. The requested rezoning will not be inconsistent with the surrounding property.
3. The property does not have to be rezoned in order to be reasonably used.
4. The requested rezoning would have the following effect on surrounding property values: positive.
5. The requested rezoning would have the following effect on the market value of the property in question: positive.
6. The requested rezoning would be consistent with the general trend of future building and population growth in the area.
7. The requested rezoning would be consistent with the Master Plan.

Motion was supported by Jacobs. Roll call: Unanimous.

07. PURD Site Plan revision Public Hearing – Odeno PURD – Sheridan Rd Muskegon, MI 49444
∙      Parcel – 61-15-126-100-0003-00

Motion by Jacobs to open public hearing. Supported by Suchecki carried unanimously.

Wade VandenBosch of Westshore Consulting. Purpose – Revision of site plan as follows: Zoning density for 118.26 acres 2.90 lots/acre results in 343 lots – Zoning density for 118.26 PURD 2.90 lots/acre results in 309 Lots. 50% reduction for existing wetlands. Total lots to be 276. Total land area = 118.26 acres. Total open space = 36.07 acres. Total open space = 30.5%

Proposing to add the newly acquired property into the PUD and remove “Phase 5”. Net decrease of 5 units. Increased open space.

Chairman Michelli asked for but received No Public Comment.

Motion by to close public hearing was made by Jacobs. Motion supported by Suchecki. Motion passed unanimously.

Motion made by Farrar to grant the PUD change.

1. The motion is made to grant the planned unit development application for parcel number(s) 61-15-126-100-0003-00, for the proposed planned unit development known as Odeno.

2. The motion is based upon specific findings by the Township relative to the factors specified in Section 42-486 of the Zoning Chapter.

–a. The proposed planned unit development is consistent in all respects with the preliminary development plan approved by the Township Board, including any conditions imposed on the preliminary development plan approval. Changes in any of the following features of the planned unit development shall require resubmittal of a revised preliminary plan for review by the Planning Commission and the Township Board:
(1) Addition of uses different from those included in the preliminary plan;
(2) Increases in the size, height, or number of buildings;
(3) For a residential development, any increase in the number of dwelling units; and
(4) Any change deemed by the Planning Commission to be inconsistent with the preliminary plan previously approved by the Planning Commission and the Township Board.

–b. The proposed planned unit development conforms with the policies, goals, guidelines, and recommendations concerning land use, vehicular access and circulation, pedestrian circulation, building placement and design, landscaping, signage, and amenities contained in the Master Plan, and any sub-area plan which has been adopted by the Planning Commission as an element of the Master Plan. This finding is based upon the following fact(s): Site Plan

–c. The proposed planned unit development [is/is not] consistent with and [does/does not] promote the intent of the Zoning Chapter. This finding is based upon the following fact(s): ___________________________________________________.

–d. If the proposed planned unit development contains more than one type of use, the uses [are/are not] arranged in a manner, and with use of appropriate types of buffers, to result in no adverse impacts of one use upon another, and to create a logical relationship of one use to another. This finding is based upon the following fact(s): __________________________________________________.

–e. The proposed planned unit development is compatible with surrounding uses of land, the natural environment, and the capacities of affected public services and facilities. This finding is based upon the following fact(s): Site plan

–f. The proposed planned unit development is consistent with the public health, safety, and welfare of the Township. This finding is based upon the following fact(s): Site plan

–g. The proposed planned unit development has safe and efficient ingress and egress, with particular reference to pedestrian safety and convenience, traffic flow, and control and access in case of fire or other emergency. This finding is based upon the following fact(s): Site plan

–h. The design and placement of buildings and other structures, parking, lighting, signs, refuse storage, landscaping, and other elements of the proposed planned unit development [are/are not] compatible with surrounding properties and properties within the proposed planned unit development. This finding is based upon the following fact(s): ___________________________________________.

–i. Any other findings regarding any other factors established by the Zoning Chapter for the proposed planned unit development: ______________________________ _________________________________________________________________.

3. If the motion is to grant approval, the following conditions are established.

–a. The planned unit development must comply with the site plan, dated 3-31-20, submitted to the Township, as well as any written material submitted by the applicant to the Township.

–b. The planned unit development must comply with all federal, state, and Muskegon County laws, rules, regulations, and requirements.

–c. The planned unit development must be acquired, developed, and completed in conformance with the Zoning Chapter, as amended, and the rest of the Fruitport Charter Township Code of Ordinances.

–d. The conditions of the planned unit development, including a performance guarantee, shall be set forth in an agreement between the Township and the applicant which complies with Section 42-487 of the Zoning Chapter.

–e. The time limit for the planned unit development must comply with Section 42-489 of the Zoning Chapter.

–f. If the planned unit development approval is contingent upon public water service or public sanitary sewer service or both being provided, then no construction of the planned unit development may begin until all required easements are in place, all required forms have been completed, and all approvals for service have been obtained.

–g. A digital copy of the site plan as approved shall be provided to the Fire Inspector at brian.michelli@mcd911.net, or such other e-mail address as the Fire Inspector may designate.

–h. Any other conditions placed by the Township upon the planned unit development:
1. Contingent on the Township Board approving the zoning change to parcel 61-15-126-100-0003-00
2. 4 additional lots are to be included in phase I.
3. Only changes, in phases other than phase 1, include renumbering of the lots.
3. Removal of 9 lots from the originally approved PURD
4. Increased green space.

Motion was supported by Jacobs. Roll Call unanimous.

Old Business
08. Chairman Michelli asked for but received No Public Comment.

09. Adjournment Meeting was adjourned at 7:41

Instructions for Participating in the July 20th Fruitport Village Council Meeting

The Village Council meeting will be held on Monday July 20th at 7pm. Due to COVID-19 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.

Fruitport Board of Education Truth and Taxation Public Hearing Minutes – 06/29/20

Fruitport Board of Education
Truth and Taxation Public Hearing
June 29, 2020 6:30 p.m.
Board Room

I. The Truth and Taxation Public Hearing of the Fruitport Community School district was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Board President, Dave Hazekamp.

II. ROLL CALL: Present – Jill Brott, Elroy Buckner, Tim Burgess, Kris Cole, Susan Franklin, and Dave Hazekamp.
Absent – Steve Kelly.

III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Item 20-050. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Franklin to approve the agenda as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0

IV. Budget Hearing Presentation
Director of Business Services, Mark Mesbergen opened the Budget Hearing with a 2019-/20 General Budget Overview. He also spoke on the topics of: Taxable Values & Millage Levy Rates, Outstanding Debt, 2020/21 Budget Assumptions, Enrollment Trends, School of Choice, Foundation Allowance Trends, 2020/21 MPSERS Rates, 2020/21 General Budget Overview, and Revenues vs. Expenditures. Mark covered Budget Overviews of the Early Childhood Center, Food Service, Technology and a Fiduciary Account. He also answered all questions asked by board members.

Steve Kelly entered the meeting: 6:45 p.m.

V. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.

VI. OTHER
None.

VII. ADJOURNMENT
Item 20-051. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Brott to adjourn.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

The meeting adjourned at 7:03 p.m.

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

Fruitport Board of Education Annual Organizational Meeting Minutes – 06/29/20

Fruitport Board of Education
Annual Organizational Meeting
June 29, 2020 – 7:00 p.m.
Board of Education Meeting Room

I. The Annual Organizational meeting of the Board of Education was called to order at 7:04 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, Steve Kelly and Dave Hazekamp.

IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Item 20-052. MOTION by Burgess, SECOND by Cole to approve the agenda.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

V. Re-Adoption of All Existing Bylaws/Policies for the Board of Education
Item 20-053. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Brott to adopt all existing Bylaws and Policies of the Fruitport Community Schools as presented. Bylaws and policies are to remain in effect until such time they are modified by the Board of Education. Roll Call Vote: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

VI. Designation of Banking Institution
Item 20-054. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Brott to continue with Fifth/Third Bank of Fruitport as the district’s official depository and banking institution and authorize the district to use Michigan Liquid Asset Fund, Fifth/Third Bank, Huntington Bank, and Community Shores for investment of surplus funds.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

VII. Resolution for Investment Authority
Item 20-055. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Cole to adopt a Resolution authorizing the Superintendent of Schools or the Director of Business Services to invest idle funds of the school district in accordance with Act 86, of the Public Acts of 1979 and act as Electronic Transfer Officers (ETO) in accordance with Policy 6144. Roll Call Vote: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

VIII. Designation of Legal Firms
Item 20-056. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Brott to authorize the District to work with Thrun Law Firm, PC of Lansing; Miller, Johnson, Snell & Cummiskey of Grand Rapids; and, Secrest, Wardle, Lynch, Hampton, Truex & Morley PC of Troy; and Clark Hill PC in various legal matters relating to the school district.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

IX. Establishment of Board Compensation
Item 20-057. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Brott to approve $599 compensation per Board member for the 2020-21 fiscal year payable in three installments: the first to be paid in August 2020; the second to be paid in December 2020; and the third to be paid in June 2021.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

X. Memberships and Affiliations
Item 20-058. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Franklin to continue with memberships in the following organizations:
Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) ($5,380)
Michigan Negotiators Association ($225)
Rotary International Muskegon ($320)
Michigan Institute for Educational Management (MIEM) ($365)
Michigan Association of School Administrators (MASA) (*approx. $1,925)
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

XI. Designation of Board Liaison to MASB
Item 20-059. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Buckner to appoint Susan Franklin as the Board’s official liaison to Michigan Association of School Boards.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

XII. Adoption of Schedule of Regular Monthly Meetings
Item 20-060. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Brott to approve the regular meetings of the Board of Education for the third Monday of each month beginning at 7:00 p.m., (with the exception of December and June) meetings to be held on a rotating basis, per a set schedule, in the Board of Education meeting room and at district building sites unless otherwise changed by the Board for the 2020-21 school year. Roll Call Vote: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

XIII. Designation of Authorized Signatures
Item 20-061. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Franklin to approve the Board President and Treasurer to sign checks; the Superintendent or his designee to sign contracts; the Superintendent or his designee to sign agreements; and the Director of Business to sign purchase orders.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

XIV. Administrator Designation of Treasurer Responsibilities
Item 20-062. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Brott to designate the Director of Business Services to assume the responsibilities of the Treasurer for the administration of District funds.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

XV. Safe Deposit Box Authority
Item 20-063. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Franklin to recommend that if there is ever a need for a District Safe Deposit Box, the Director of Business Services would become the authorized user.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

XVI. Fee for Board Meeting Date Request
Item 20-064. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Franklin to recommend that in the event an individual would like a copy of the Board Meeting Schedule mailed to their home, there will be NO fee involved in requesting a copy.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

XVII. Approval of Courses Contained in the District Course Catalog
Item 20-065. MOTION by Franklin, SECOND by Cole to adopt the Fruitport Community Schools’ Individual Course List as presented on the Fruitport website: www.fruitportschools.net/departs/curriculum.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

XVIII. Adjournment
Item 20-066. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Brott to adjourn the Organizational Meeting
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

The Organizational Meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m.

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

Fruitport Board of Education Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes – 06/29/20

Fruitport Board of Education
Regular Monthly Meeting
June 29, 2020 7:00 p.m.
Board Meeting Room

I. The Regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order at 7:23 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 20-067. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Buckner to approve the agenda as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

IV. PRESENTATIONS
None.

V. COMMUNICATIONS
Steve Kelly read aloud a thank you note from the Muskegon Rescue Mission.

VI. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.

VII. SUPERINTENDENT/ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
None.

VIII. CONSENT AGENDA
Item 20-068. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Kelly to approve the Consent Agenda as listed.
1. Approval of Workshop Meeting Minutes of June 23, 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

IX. GENERAL BOARD BUSINESS
1. MHSAA 2020-21 Membership.
Item 20-069. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Buckner to adopt the 2020-21 Membership Resolution as prepared by MHSAA for Participation.
Roll call: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

2. Shared Services with North Muskegon Public Schools.
Item 20-070. MOTION by Cole, SECOND by Brott to approve the Agreement for Business Services with NMPS adding the word “who” to the first sentence of the second paragraph.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

X. BUSINESS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of a committee meeting held June 22, 2020.
Elroy Buckner reported on a Business and Finance Committee meeting held June 22, 2020. Dave Hazekamp, Kris Cole, Elroy Buckner, Bob Szymoniak, and Mark Mesbergen were present. The committee discussed Budget, Cashflow, Chartwells, Food Service Prices, the Operating Millage, COVID-19, High School Gym Audio System, and L-4029.

2. 2019-20 School Service Fund Amendment.
Item 20-071. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to adopt the 2019-20School 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

3. 2019-20 General Fund Budget Amendments.
Item 20-072. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to adopt the 2019-20 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

4. School Service Fund.
Item 20-073. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to adopt the 2020-21 School Service Budget as presented.
Roll call vote: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

5. Budget Appropriations Act of 2020-21 General Fund.
Item 20-074. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to adopt the Budget Appropriations Act of 2020-21 as presented.
Roll call vote: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

6. Operating Millage.
Item 20-075. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to adopt a Resolution Calling for a School Election for an Operating Millage Proposal on November 3, 2020 as presented.
Roll call vote: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

7. Authority for Fruitport Community Schools to Borrow Funds.
Item 20-076. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to adopt a Resolution allowing Bob Szymoniak and Mark Mesbergen the authority, if needed, to borrow funds on behalf of Fruitport Community Schools, not to exceed $3,500,000 as presented.
Roll call vote: Brott, Yes; Buckner, Yes; Burgess, Yes; Cole, Yes; Franklin, Yes; Hazekamp, Yes; Kelly, Yes.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

8. Main Gym Sound System.
Item 20-077. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to approve the purchase of a sound system for the main gym as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

9. 2020-21 Chartwells’ Renewal.
Item 20-078. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to approve the 2020-21 Chartwells’ contract for management services, including the addendum as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

10. L-4029 Property Tax Levy.
Item 20-079. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Brott to approve the L-4029 for the fiscal year 2021 as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

11. Food Service Prices for the 2020-21 School Year.
Item 20-080. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to approve maintaining the food service prices for the 2020-21 school year as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

XI. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of a committee meeting held June 22, 2020.
Tim Burgess reported on a Personnel Committee meeting held June 22, 2020. Dave Hazekamp, Tim Burgess, and Bob Szymoniak, were present. The committee discussed staffing changes due to COVID-19, Schooling in light of the coronavirus and changes to the Alternative Education program.

XII. STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of a committee meeting held June 18, 2020.
Jill Brott reported on a Student Affairs Committee meeting held June 18, 2020. Dave Hazekamp, Jill Brott, Susan Franklin, Allison Camp, Amy Upham, and Bob Szymoniak, were present. The committee discussed academics during the school closure, the Middle School handbook, Education this fall, and restructuring Alternative Ed.

2. Reproductive Health Resource.
Item 20-081. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Franklin to approve the Reproductive Health Resource, “Willing to Wait” as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

3. Middle School Handbook.
Item 20-082. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Franklin to approve changes to the middle school handbook as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

4. Overnight Trip Requests.
Item 20-083. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Franklin to approve the overnight trip requests as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

XIII. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Bob Szymoniak spoke about possible changes to school funding.

Kris Cole stated that the Robotics Team won the FIRST Robotic’s Chairman’s Award. Students competed at the State level via Zoom. The team is waiting for word on how well they did.

Dave Hazekamp provided a Facilities Committee Update.

XIV. AGENDA ITEMS for FUTURE MEETINGS & SCHEDULING OF ANY SPECIAL
MEETINGS
1. Business and Finance Committee will meet July 13, 2020 at 11:30 a.m.
2. Personnel Committee will meet July 13, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
3. Student Affairs Committee will meet July 15, 2020 at 12:00 p.m.

XV. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.

XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Item 20-084. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Brott to adjourn.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0

The meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m.

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