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Ask Dr. Universe – Coins

Dr. Universe: How are coins made? -Dahlia, 10, Olympia, WA

Dear Dahlia,

In the United States, pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, and other coins are made through the U.S. Mint. It turns out, they’ve been making a lot more coins than usual during the global pandemic. But more on that in a moment.

It takes both science and art to make coins. Coins are made from metals that have been mixed together. We call these kind of metals alloys. The very first coins in the world were made thousands of years ago in Turkey from electrum, an alloy of gold and silver. A penny is made from an alloy of copper and zinc.

According to the U.S. Mint, an artist will design the coin with all its details. Then sculptors create a model of the coin in clay or using a digital model and use it to make a plaster cast.

People scan the plaster cast using a computer and the computer’s software helps cut the coin design into the end of a metal cylinder. The metal cylinder is used to create more stamps, or dies, that will be used to press the coin design into metal.

Meanwhile, a machine cuts out flat circle shapes from sheets of metal. The circles are called blanks. The blanks heat up, get a bit soft, cool, go through water, and dry.

They go through a machine that raises the edges of the coin before going through another machine that presses the design into the coin.

Finally, the coins are bagged and shipped out to banks. We use them as we buy different things or do laundry at the laundromat.

Each month the U.S. Mint produces about 1 billion coins, which are made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Denver, Colorado.

But because people are trying to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, they haven’t been exchanging many coins lately. There are fewer coins moving through the economy.

That’s what I found out from my friend Elizabeth Reilly Gurocak, an economist at Washington State University. She’d been noticing a lot of signs at restaurants and supermarkets informing customers that the country is having a coin shortage.

Your question even inspired her to start collecting coins from around the house and from family members. She takes the coins to counting kiosks at stores or to the bank to exchange for paper money.

“I’m going to start paying for things with coins just to put them back in the economy,” she said. “I’m going to be like the coin fairy!”

To help add more coins to the economy the U.S. Mint also plans to make about 1.65 billion coins each month for the rest of the year. You can help with the coin shortage, too.

“Empty those piggy banks,” Reilly Gurocak said. “Bring coins to the bank to exchange for paper money, buy things with coins, or take them to coin kiosks. We can solve this problem together.”

Sincerely,
Dr. Universe

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Fruitport Township Board Meeting Agenda – 09/28/20

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

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

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

This meeting will be held virtually via Webex.com in order to fight the spread of COVID-19.
Information to access the meeting:
Meeting number (access code): 126 697 1095
Meeting password: vXgJ22ZPfJ4 (89452297 from phones and video systems)
Join by phone: 1-415-655-0001

01. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
02. Roll call
03. Approval of board minutes: 9/14/20
04. Approve / amend agenda
05. Correspondence / reports
06. Public comments regarding agenda items

07. Unfinished Business
A. Reappointment of Jason Franklin to Planning Commission
B. DDA Discussion

08. New Business
A. Property Assessment Administration Contract Discussion
B. Water/Sewer Penalties/Late Fees
C. Michigan Public Safety Communications System Member Subscriber Agreement

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

FCS – Student Affairs Committee Meeting Minutes – 09/16/20

Student Affairs Committee
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
12:00 p.m. ~ Board Room
MEETING MINUTES

Attendance: Tim Tiefenbach, John Winskas, Susan Franklin, Dave Hazekamp, Allison Camp, Bob Szymoniak

1. A Facilities Committee update was given with no action necessary at this time.

2. The proposed Harvey Street Corridor DDA was discussed with no action necessary at this time.

3. It was shared that renaming the soccer field would be an action item on the upcoming Board agenda.

4. An update was given on how the opening of school has gone given the fact that some students have chosen a virtual option while secondary students are on a hybrid schedule. No action is necessary at this time. Updates, per law, will be given at each upcoming Board of Education meeting.

Meeting Adjourned at approximately 1:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted by Bob Szymoniak

FCS – Personnel Committee Meeting Minutes – 09/14/20

Personnel Committee
Monday, September 14, 2020
5:30 p.m. ~ Board Room
MEETING MINUTES

Attendance: Dave Hazekamp, Steve Kelly, Tim Burgess, John Winskas, Tim Tiefenbach, Bob Szymoniak

1. An update was given on the status of the Facilities Committee. No action necessary at this time.

2. Renaming the soccer field was discussed and will be on the Board agenda for action at the September meeting.

3. A letter of agreement that prorates attendance incentive bonuses to Food Service/Transportation bargaining unit members given changes that might be required because of the pandemic was presented and will be on the Board agenda for action at the September meeting.

4. A discussion on the proposed Harvey Street Corridor DDA was held with no action necessary at this time.

Meeting Adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted by Bob Szymoniak

FCS – Business and Finance Committee Meeting Minutes – 09/14/20

Business and Finance Committee
Monday, September 14, 2020
11:30 a.m., Board Room
Meeting Minutes

Attendance: Dave Hazekamp, Elroy Buckner, Kris Cole, Bob Szymoniak, Tim Tiefenbach, John Winskas, and Mark Mesbergen

1. Audit Update
Mark gave an update on the audit for the 2019-20 fiscal year. The auditors are not quite done but everything seems to be going well.

2. Election Update
Bob and Mark gave an update regarding a DDA resolution that states the district will opt out of DDA within Fruitport Township.

3. COVID Buckets
Mark gave an update regarding the different restricted grants that Fruitport is receiving. These funds are restricted so there are certain expenses that Fruitport can allocate to those grants.

4. Bond Update
Tim, John, Bob and Mark gave an update regarding the scope of the potential 2021 bond. There also was discussion on the scope of the remaining funds for the 2016 bond.

5. Opening of School Update – what are you hearing?
Discussion was held regarding what the committee is hearing from the public regarding the school.

6. Other
Bob discussed renaming the soccer field.

 

Meeting adjourned at 12:35 p.m.

Respectfully submitted by Mark Mesbergen

Instructions for Participating in the September 21st, 2020 Council Meeting

The Village Council meeting will be held on Monday September 21st  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 Village Council Meeting Agenda – 09/21/20

VILLAGE OF FRUITPORT
AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 21ST, 2020
COUNCIL MEETING

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of September 21st Council Meeting Agenda
4. Approval of August 17th Council meeting minutes
5. Public Comments (limited to 3 minutes each)
6. Correspondence
7. Reports from Officers

New Business
8. Planning Commission Appointment
9. MSU Sustainable Built Environment Initiative
10. Playground
11. Power boxes/Photo Eyes on 3rd Avenue

Old Business
12. 2020 3rd Ave Project
13. Village Logo/Motto
14. Kayak Launch

15. Public Comment (Limited to 3 minutes each)
16. Warrants
17. Adjournment

Fruitport Board of Education Meeting Agenda – 09/21/20

Fruitport Community Schools
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
Board of Education Meeting Room
Monday, September 21, 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 Special Meeting Minutes of August 24, 2020 (attachment IX-1)
2. Approval of Bills (attachment IX-2)
General Fund                         $253,586.48
Other Funds:
Early Childhood Center              4,061.24
Food Service                               77,272.63
Coop Ed (ISD) Tech Millage       57,986.91
Capital Projects (Bond)            305,043.20
Total Bill List                          $697,950.46

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. Naming the Soccer Field (attachment X-1)
2. Downtown Development Authority Resolution (attachment X-2)

XI. BUSINESS & FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
Elroy Buckner, Chairperson
1. Report of Committee Meeting held September 14, 2020 (attachment XI-1)
2. Second and Final Reading of Updated Food Service Policy #8500 (attachment XI-2) 3.

XII. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
Steve Kelly, Chairperson
1. Report of Committee Meeting held September 14, 2020 (attachment XII-1)
2. Fruitport Bus Drivers/Food Service Association Letter of Agreement (attachment XII-2)

XIII. STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
Jill Brott, Chairperson
1. Report of Committee Meeting held September 16, 2020 (attachment XIII-1)

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. CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS UPCOMING SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION

XVIII. 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.

Fruitport Township Planning Commission Meeting Agenda – 09/15/20

AGENDA

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

September 15, 2020
6:30 Work session
7:00 PM BOARD MEETING

Work Session
Continue review of Ordinances starting at Sec. 42-274

BOARD MEETING
01. Roll Call
02. Approval of Planning Commission Minutes: 8/18/2020
03. Approve / Amend Agenda
04. Correspondence / Reports
05. Public Comments pertaining to agenda topics

New Business
06. Site Plan – South Walker Road – Little River Holdings, LLC
Parcel – 61-15-126-100-0003-00
Purpose – Private road

07. Reappointed recommendation – for Jason Franklin
08. Zoning violation discussion (request from Zoning Administrator)

Old Business
09. Public Comments
10. Adjournment

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

Fruitport Charter Township Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes of August 24, 2020

This meeting was held virtually via Webex due to COVID-19.

A work session of the Fruitport Charter Township Board began at 6:30pm on Monday, August 24, 2020, via Webex electronic meeting.

Members Present: Heidi Tice, Supervisor; Andrea Anderson, Clerk; Rose Dillon, Treasurer; Trustees Greg Hulka, Jeff Jacobs, Terry Knoll, Denise Winebarger
Members Absent: none

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

Also Present: 0- residents; 2- employees; 1- guests; Director of Public Safety, Brian Michelli; Director or Public Utilities, Steve Biesiada; Attorney, Ron Bultje.

Heidi Tice moved, Terry Knoll seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to approve the minutes of August 10 and 13, 2020 as presented with the following change:
1. List Greg Hulka and Andrea Anderson as excused from the meeting.
Ayes: Hulka, Winebarger, Dillon, Tice, Anderson, Jacobs, Knoll
Nays: None

Andrea Anderson moved, Rose Dillon seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to approve the agenda as presented with the following addition:
Item 8-B: Backhoe Transmission Repair
Ayes: Hulka, Winebarger, Dillon, Tice, Anderson, Jacobs, Knoll
Nays: None

CORRESPONDENCE / REPORTS
1. Brian Michelli reported that the Police Department has gotten complaints regarding gatherings that outnumber the Governor’s Executive Order.
2. Steve Biesiada thanked Roosevelt Park for use of their backhoe.

PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS: none

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: none

20-087 Approval to Hire Officers Brendan Zandi and Noah Robart
Both candidates passed physical and psychological exams and are recommended for hire by the Public Safety Committee.
Terry Knoll moved, Greg Hulka seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to hire Brendan Zandi and Noah Robart as full-time Police Officers.
Ayes: Knoll, Jacobs, Anderson, Tice, Dillon, Winebarger, Hulka
Nays: none

NEW BUSINESS:

20-088 Reappointment of Jason Franklin to Planning Commission
Heidi Tice moved, Greg Hulka seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to TABLE this topic until it is confirmed that Jason Franklin is planning to continue on the Planning Commission.
Ayes: Hulka, Winebarger, Dillon, Tice, Anderson, Jacobs, Knoll
Nays: None

20-089 Backhoe Transmission Repair
The DPW Committee recommends having the backhoe repaired by McCann Industries. The repairs are estimated to cost $10,258.25.
Heidi Tice moved, Terry Knoll seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to accept the DPW’s recommendation to use McCann for the repairs to the backhoe.
Ayes: Hulka, Winebarger, Dillon, Tice, Anderson, Jacobs, Knoll
Nays: None

20-090 Payment of bills
Andrea Anderson moved, Heidi Tice seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to approve bills as presented for payment in the following amounts: General Fund $17,348.17; Public Safety $8,575.56; Water $2,686.88; Sewer $23,564.07; Trust & Agency $645.00; Street Lights $14,380.31
Totaling: $67,199.99
Ayes: Knoll, Jacobs, Anderson, Tice, Dillon, Winebarger, Hulka
Nays: none

ADDITIONAL REPORTS: none

PUBLIC COMMENTS PART II:
1. Chris Herweyer was representing Brian Hosticka as his campaign manager for State House. Brian is running to be a representative for everyone in the 91st district (including Fruitport Twp). If anyone has any questions for Brian or Chris he welcomed them to reach out to them.

The motion by Andrea Anderson, supported by Rose Dillon, was carried unanimously, to adjourn the meeting at 7:24pm.

ANDREA ANDERSON, CLERK
HEIDI TICE, SUPERVISOR

Ask Dr. Universe – Dogs Telling Time

Dr. Universe: Can dogs tell time? -Sam, 8, Indiana

Dear Sam,

Dogs might not use clocks to tell time like humans do, but they are pretty good at following a schedule. They often know when it is time for a walk, dinner, or sleep.

A lot of animals rely on something called a circadian rhythm, a 24-hour cycle, to help them figure out when it is time to do different things. This system is sort of like an inner clock.

That’s what I found out from my friend Lynne Nelson, a veterinarian and researcher at Washington State University who takes care of lots of animals.

The circadian rhythm system is controlled by light. Humans’ ability to sense light is part of the reason why they are awake and alert during the day. And that’s why when it’s dark out, they go to sleep.

Different animals can have slightly different circadian rhythms. Cats, for example, are diurnal animals. They go out at night and sleep a lot during the day.

In a way, humans have helped dogs learn to tell time. When humans train dogs, dogs learn how to interact with both their humans and their environment.

“Dogs are training their brains based on different events, like owners coming home or when the food is going to come out,” Nelson said.

She also told me about something called entrainment, or the interaction between an animal’s circadian rhythm and the environment. You can think of it sort of like the way your stomach growls to signal that it is almost time for lunch.

“Dogs and cats know when they normally eat. So, they start to get hungry before then and start to bug their owners—even before they put the food out,” Nelson said.

All these things are entrained based on certain genes that control the development of different traits, as well as wiring in our brains, Nelson said.

“It all goes on in our brains and it happens without us even anticipating or knowing,” she adds.

There are some animals that not only have daily schedules, but seasonal schedules. We see this in animals that migrate or hibernate. They get cues from nature in the form of daylight and temperature. As winter approaches, bears know it is time to make their move because days get shorter and the air gets colder.

Nelson is really curious about bears. She said bears are really good at knowing schedules, including when it is the best time to get into people’s trash cans. They use clues from their environment, along with their circadian rhythms, to know when humans will put out the trash. Then they can look for a snack.

“Animals that are food-motivated like dogs and bears can become especially attuned to telling time because of special treats,” Nelson said.

When dogs aren’t eating or playing, they spend a lot of their time sleeping. Dogs sleep for around 14 hours or so a day. No matter the hour, it is almost always prime time for a nap.

Sincerely,
Dr. Universe

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Fruitport Township Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda – 09/14/20

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

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

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

THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, NEXT DOOR TO TOWN HALL.
5815 AIRLINE RD., FRUITPORT, MI 49415
WORK SESSION WILL BE HELD AT TOWN HALL.

**Auditor presentation of 2019/2020 fiscal year audit will occur during work session**

1. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
2. Roll call
3. Audit Acceptance
4. Approval of board minutes: 8/24/20
5. Approve / amend agenda
6. Correspondence / reports
7. Public comments regarding agenda items

8. Unfinished Business
A. Public Hearing: Proposed DDA

9. New Business
A. Appointment of Ron Becklin to the Board of Review

10. Approval of Bills
11. Reports
12. Public Comments
13. 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

Fruitport Charter Township Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes of August 13, 2020

This meeting was held virtually via Webex due to COVID-19.

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

At 7:02pm, Heidi Tice opened the SPECIAL MEETING.

Also Present: 0- residents; 1- employees; 0- guests.

Terry Knoll moved, Denise Winebarger seconded MOTION CARRIED, to approve the agenda as presented with the following change:

Remove: “Staffing change in Police Department” that was left on the agenda by mistake from a previous meeting.

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

PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS: none

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

20-085 Second Reading: Zone Change Amendment Ordinance- Broadway
Terry Knoll moved, Rose Dillon seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to adopt ordinance #820 to amend the Township’s zoning map by changing the zoning classification from M-1 Commercial Industrial District to R-1 Medium Density Residential for parcel number 61-15-101-200-0004-00 or 3724 E. Broadway Ave., Muskegon, MI 49444 as recommended by the Planning Commission.

At a public hearing on July 21, 2020, the Planning Commission gave the following reasons supporting the zone change:

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

This constitutes the second and final reading of Amendment Ordinance No. 820.

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

20-086 Second Reading: Zone Change Amendment Ordinance- Sternberg
Jeff Jacobs moved, Terry Knoll seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to adopt ordinance #821 to amend the Township’s zoning map by changing the zoning classification from B-3 Service Business District to R-1 Medium Density Residential for parcel number 61-15-123-400-0003-00 or 2921 E. Sternberg Rd., Fruitport, MI 49415 as recommended by the Planning Commission.

At a public hearing on July 21, 2020, the Planning Commission gave the following reason supporting the zone change:
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 have to be rezoned in order to be reasonably used.
4. The requested rezoning would have the following effect on surrounding property values: Make the property conforming.
5. The requested rezoning would have the following effect on the market value of the property in question: Improve, make it consistent with surrounding area.
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.

This constitutes the second and final reading of Amendment Ordinance No. 821.

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

NEW BUSINESS: none

PUBLIC COMMENTS PART II: none

REPORTS:
1. Heidi Tice shared options for repairs to Kendra Rd. A meeting was held to discuss options and cost sharing with property owners.

The motion by Jeff Jacobs, supported by Denise Winebarger, was carried unanimously, to adjourn the meeting at 7:40pm.

ANDREA ANDERSON, CLERK
HEIDI TICE, SUPERVISOR

Fruitport Charter Township Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes of August 10, 2020

This meeting was held virtually via Webex due to COVID-19.

A work session of the Fruitport Charter Township Board began at 6:30pm on Monday, August 10, 2020, via Webex electronic meeting.

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

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

Also Present: 2- residents; 1- employees; 0- guests; Director of Public Safety, Brian Michelli; Director or Public Utilities, Steve Biesiada.

Rose Dillon moved, Heidi Tice seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to approve the minutes of July 27, 2020 as presented.
Ayes: Winebarger, Dillon, Tice, Anderson, Jacobs, Knoll
Nays: None

Andrea Anderson moved, Terry Knoll seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to approve the agenda as presented.
Ayes: Winebarger, Dillon, Tice, Anderson, Jacobs, Knoll
Nays: None

CORRESPONDENCE / REPORTS
1. Brian Michelli reported an uptick in breaking and entering’s, reminding residents to lock their vehicles; costly fire truck repairs are coming; Senator Jon Bumstead visited the Police Department with a resolution of thanks; two Police Officers have been offered full-time positions and are undergoing checks and testing with hopes of getting them started soon.

PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS: none

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

20-078 Harvey Street DDA Resolution
Heidi Tice moved, Terry Knoll seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to adopt the resolution declaring Fruitport Township’s intent to establish a DDA and schedule a public hearing for September 14, 2020.
Ayes: Dillon, Tice, Anderson, Jacobs, Knoll
Nays: Denise Winebarger

The public hearing will be to consider the establishment of the authority and the designation of the boundaries of the Downtown District.

20-079 Second Reading: Zone Change Amendment Ordinance- Broadway
Rose Dillon moved, Heidi Tice seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to TABLE the second readings for Broadway and Sternberg zone changes until a special meeting to be held August 13, 2020 at 7:00pm.
Ayes: Winebarger, Dillon, Tice, Anderson, Jacobs, Knoll
Nays: None

20-080 Second Reading: Zone Change Amendment Ordinance- Sternberg
This item was TABLED due to the Muskegon Chronicle dropping the publication.

NEW BUSINESS:

20-081 Foreclosure Property in Fruitport Township
Parcel #61-15-740-000-0032-00 at 2636 Hts. Ravenna Rd was foreclosed upon April 1, 2020. The township has the right to invoke the second right of refusal before the parcel goes to the County Land Bank or is sold at public auction. The township can purchase the property for the cost of back taxes. This property is contiguous to the Black Creek Rd. Fire Station #2 and will be used to expand on the needs of the fire department.

Terry Knoll moved, Andrea Anderson seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to authorize the Treasurer to prepare and submit necessary paperwork to the office of the Muskegon County Treasurer and to include a check for the total amount of $4,837.64 for the back taxes and recording fees.
Ayes: Winebarger, Dillon, Tice, Anderson, Jacobs, Knoll
Nays: None

20-082 Police Cruiser Purchase
The purchase of two police cruisers is a budgeted expense and part of a planned fleet rotation.

Terry Knoll moved, Denise Winebarger seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to adopt the resolution authorizing the purchase of two police cruisers and equipment for $88,745.00.
Ayes: Winebarger, Dillon, Tice, Anderson, Jacobs, Knoll
Nays: None

20-083 Kiwanis Peanut Sales
A Kiwanis representative has inquired if the township will allow their group to proceed with their September peanut sale fundraiser day on local street corners.

Rose Dillon moved, Terry Knoll seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to allow Kiwanis to go forward with their peanut fundraiser.
Ayes: Knoll, Jacobs, Anderson, Tice, Dillon, Winebarger
Nays: none

20-084 Payment of bills
Andrea Anderson moved, Heidi Tice seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to approve bills as presented for payment in the following amounts: General Fund $29,798.34; Public Safety $6,211.39; Water $159,882.63; Sewer $20,994.56; Trust & Agency $4,117.00
Totaling: $221,003.92
Ayes: Knoll, Jacobs, Anderson, Tice, Dillon, Winebarger
Nays: none

ADDITIONAL REPORTS:
1. Rose Dillon shared that state revenue sharing may be made whole on the next check by the CARES Act.
2. Heidi Tice shared that there will be a Kendra Road meeting on Wednesday evening at 6:00pm.

PUBLIC COMMENTS PART II: none

The motion by Heidi Tice, supported by Rose Dillon, was carried unanimously, to adjourn the meeting at 8:00pm.

ANDREA ANDERSON, CLERK
HEIDI TICE, SUPERVISOR