This meeting was held virtually via Zoom.com due to COVID-19.
A work session of the Fruitport Charter Township Board began at 6:30pm on Monday, February 22, 2021, via Zoom electronic meeting.
Members Present: Todd Dunham, Supervisor; Andrea Anderson, Clerk; Rose Dillon, Treasurer; Trustees Jim Fichtel, Greg Hulka, Terry Knoll, David Markgraf (All members participating remotely from Fruitport, Michigan)
Members Absent: none
At 7:00pm, Todd Dunham opened the regular meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Also Present: 2- residents; 1- employees; 0- guests; Director of Public Safety, Brian Michelli; Director of Public Utilities, Steve Biesiada; Attorney, Ron Bultje.
Terry Knoll moved, Rose Dillon seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to approve the minutes of January 25, 2021 as presented.
Ayes: Fichtel, Hulka, Dillon, Dunham, Anderson, Knoll, Markgraf
Nays: None
Andrea Anderson moved, Todd Dunham seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to approve the agenda as presented with the following addition:
Item 7-B: DDA Board Terms
Ayes: Fichtel, Hulka, Dillon, Dunham, Anderson, Knoll, Markgraf
Nays: None
CORRESPONDENCE / REPORTS
1.) Steve Biesiada shared that the DPW is conducting inventory; the DPW crew has been filling in for the Cemetery/Building & Grounds Department for snow removal while Jerry is off.
2.) Brian Michelli reported that a fire truck has been repaired and will be back in service soon and that the repair cost was covered by the manufacturer.
3.) Andrea Anderson shared with the board that Tim McFarland has passed away and that his family has arranged to have another individual take care of the flag at Hile/96 and Muskegon Awning will be doing flag repairs in Tim’s honor. Andrea shared appreciation for Tim for all of his years of service to the Township’s large flags and also his family for seeing that it continues.
4.) Heidi Tice shared that the DDA Board and Citizens Council are public meetings.
PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS: none
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
21-011 Appointment of DDA Citizen’s Council
The following individuals have agreed to serve on the DDA Citizen’s Council: Sue Streeter, Pam Harris, Susan Westrate, Susan Califf, Margo Harley, Odo Hopma, Brenda Hopma, Carol Rake, Ron Rake, Glenn Wiersma, and Cindy Wiersma.
Terry Knoll moved, David Markgraf seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to appoint the presented list of people to the DDA Citizen’s Council.
Ayes: Markgraf, Knoll, Anderson, Dunham, Dillon, Hulka, Fichtel
Nays: None
21-012 DDA Board Terms
Terms for the Board members are established by the Township Board. They were chosen by alphabetical order:
1 year- Jason Bronhold
1 year- Mark Campbell
2 years- Larry Hall
2 years- Randy Klingle
3 years- Tim Riley
3 years- Larry Romanelli
4 years- Gary Smith
4 years- Heidi Tice
Rose Dillon moved, Jim Fichtel seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to establish the DDA Board member terms as presented.
Ayes: Markgraf, Knoll, Anderson, Dunham, Dillon, Hulka, Fichtel
Nays: None
NEW BUSINESS:
21-013 DPW Director Contract Correction
The DPW Director’s contract was a two year rolling contract with an annual renewal in the past. It was intended to stay that way, however it was changed in error by misunderstanding when it was approved on January 25th.
David Markgraf moved, Greg Hulka seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to approve the change in the contract back to a two year rolling, ending March 2023.
Ayes: Markgraf, Knoll, Anderson, Dunham, Dillon, Hulka, Fichtel
Nays: None
21-014 Approval for Sale of Police Cruiser
With the approval to drop from a six car rotation to a five car rotation, the Public Safety Director asked to sell an additional cruiser that is no longer in the rotation. Emergency Services will purchase the car for $5,000.
Greg Hulka moved, Terry Knoll seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to authorize the Public Safety Director to see the cruiser to Emergency Services for $5,000.
Ayes: Markgraf, Knoll, Anderson, Dunham, Dillon, Hulka, Fichtel
Nays: None
21-015 Payment of bills
Andrea Anderson moved, David Markgraf seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to approve bills as presented for payment in the following amounts: General Fund $61,424.90; Public Safety $100,207.71; Water $120,315.61; Sewer $19,675.17; Trust & Agency $1,311.00; Street Lights $15,571.24
Totaling: $318,505.63
Ayes: Fichtel, Hulka, Dillon, Dunham, Anderson, Knoll, Markgraf
Nays: None
ADDITIONAL REPORTS:
1. Todd Dunham shared that the Police Department collective bargaining agreement and the budge will both be coming to the next meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS PART II:
1. Heidi Tice shared that the Fruitport Lions Club is moving forward with planning Old Fashioned Days.
Greg Hulka moved, Todd Dunham seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to adjourn the meeting at 7:34pm.
Ayes: Fichtel, Hulka, Dillon, Dunham, Anderson, Knoll, Markgraf
Nays: None
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ANDREA ANDERSON, CLERK
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TODD DUNHAM, SUPERVISOR