FRUITPORT CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 9, 2022
A work session of the Fruitport Charter Township Board began at 6:30pm on Monday, May 9, 2022, in the township board room.
Members Present: Todd Dunham, Supervisor; Andrea Anderson, Clerk; Trustees Jim Fichtel, Greg Hulka, Terry Knoll, David Markgraf
Members Absent: Rose Dillon, excused
At 7:00pm, Todd Dunham opened the regular meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Also Present: 2- residents; 1- employees; 3- guests; Director of Public Utilities, Steve Biesiada; Public Safety Director, Brian Michelli.
The motion by Terry Knoll, seconded by David Markgraf was carried unanimously, to approve the minutes of April 25, 2022.
The motion by Andrea Anderson, seconded by Terry Knoll was carried unanimously, to approve the agenda as presented.
CORRESPONDENCE / REPORTS:
- Steve Biesiada shared that the West Michigan Regional Water Authority is expected to increase water rates.
- Brian Michelli shared that the Police Department has one officer off for shoulder surgery and another expected to be off soon; Director Michelli shared gratitude for the Police Department Detective and staff for their investigation into the El Royal party store fire, it was discovered that the fire was intentionally set; the new Deputy Chief of Police is said to be doing very well; the Public Safety Department will be partnering with Old Fashioned Days in the end of May; there is a current burn-ban in place.
- Andrea Anderson shared a report on the turnout of the May 3, 2022 election.
- Todd Dunham reported that Blight Ordinance violation letters were sent to multiple places recently; Supervisor Dunham commended Connie Smith for putting teams of people together to help with trash clean-up in the area; the Township’s Clean-Up Days is this weekend.
PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS: none
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
22-048 SEIU Collective Bargaining Agreement
Terry Knoll moved, seconded by Greg Hulka, MOTION CARRIED, to approve and ratify the SEIU labor agreement as presented.
Ayes: Markgraf, Knoll, Dunham, Hulka, Fichtel
Nays: Anderson
22-049 Second Reading: Zone Change Amendment Ordinance- Sheringer Rd.
Andrea Anderson moved, Todd Dunham seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to adopt the zone change amendment ordinance for Sheringer Road as written.
This constitutes the second and final reading of Amendment Ordinance No. 828.
Ayes: Fichtel, Hulka, Dunham, Anderson, Knoll, Markgraf
Nays: None
NEW BUSINESS:
22-050 Oath of Office: Greg Poulson, Jody Nummerdor, and Tim Doctor
Greg Poulson was sworn in as the Deputy Chief of Police.
Jody Nummerdor and Timothy Doctor were unable to be present and therefore their oath is TABLED.
22-051 Permission to Hire Firefighter
Candidates from the last hiring were reviewed.
Terry Knoll moved, seconded by Andrea Anderson, MOTION CARRIED, to hire Brian Meister as full-time Firefighter effective May 16, 2022.
Ayes: Markgraf, Knoll, Anderson, Dunham, Hulka, Fichtel
Nays: none
22-052 Approval to Purchase Copper/Brass Water Service Materials
The DPW went for bids on annual supplies. The lowest bid was $38,197.82 from Ferguson. Supplies are currently backordered.
Greg Hulka moved, Terry Knoll seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to approve the purchase of service materials as requested.
Ayes: Fichtel, Hulka, Dunham, Anderson, Knoll, Markgraf
Nays: none
22-053 Payment of Bills
Terry Knoll moved, David Markgraf seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to approve bills as presented for payment in the following amounts: General Fund $15,324.09; Public Safety $248,537.22; Water $197,430.88; Sewer $16,813.00; Trust & Agency $2,180.00; Street Lights $0.00
Totaling: $480,285.19
Ayes: Markgraf, Knoll, Anderson, Dunham, Hulka, Fichtel
Nays: None
ADDITIONAL REPORTS: none
PUBLIC COMMENTS PART II:
- Jenny McNeill introduced herself as a candidate for 14th Circuit Court Judge.
The motion by Andrea Anderson, seconded by David Markgraf, was carried unanimously, to adjourn the meeting at 7:20pm.
ANDREA ANDERSON, CLERK
TODD DUNHAM, SUPERVISOR