A work session of the Fruitport Charter Township Board began at 6:30pm on Monday, August 26, 2024, in the township board room.
Members Present: Todd Dunham, Supervisor; Andrea Anderson, Clerk; Rose Dillon, Treasurer; Trustees Jim Fichtel, Greg Hulka, Terry Knoll, David Markgraf Members
Absent: none
At 7:00pm, Todd Dunham opened the regular meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Also Present: 3- residents; 1- employees; 1- guests; DPW Director, Steve Biesiada; Public Safety Director, Brian Michelli.
The motion by Terry Knoll, seconded by David Markgraf was carried unanimously, to approve the minutes of August 12 and August 15, 2024 as presented.
The motion by Andrea Anderson, seconded by Todd Dunham was carried unanimously, to approve the agenda as presented.
CORRESPONDENCE / REPORTS:
- Steve Biesiada shared that the Cleveland Rd project will be breaking ground this week; the new employee
is doing well. - Brian Michelli reported that the Police Department is at full-staff; the community slip ‘n slide as well
attended and the Lion’s served 500 hot dogs.
PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS: none
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
24-085 Easement Agreement Between Fruitport Township and Cherette Group, LLC
Rose Dillon moved, Terry Knoll seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to approve the easement agreement between
Fruitport Township and the Cherette Group, LLC for easement access to the Township’s land on Quarterline Rd for
drainage purposes of an adjacent parcel.
Ayes: Markgraf, Knoll, Anderson, Dunham, Dillon, Fichtel Nays: Hulka
NEW BUSINESS:
24-086 First Reading: Zone Change Amendment Ordinance – 6420 S. Harvey St.
On August 20, 2024, the Planning Commission made a recommendation to the Township Board to approve the zone change from R-2 Single Family Duplex District to the PUD (Planned Unit Development) District for parcel number #61-15-127-300-0003-00 or 6420 S. Harvey St, Muskegon, MI 49444.
This constitutes the first reading. Final action will take place at the next regular scheduled board meeting on September 9, 2024.
24-087 Payment of Bills
Terry Knoll moved, David Markgraf seconded, MOTION CARRIED, to approve bills as presented for payment in the following amounts: General Fund $45,786.30; Public Safety $37,520.83; Water $170,545.76; Sewer $8,760.32;
Trust & Agency $1,710.00; Streetlights $17,273.90; Revolving Road $0.00 Totaling: $281,597.11
Ayes: Markgraf, Knoll, Anderson, Dunham, Dillon, Hulka, Fichtel
Nays: none
ADDITIONAL REPORTS:
The Supervisor reported that the paving of Micka St is scheduled to occur after Labor Day; Mt. Garfield road project is scheduled for next week
PUBLIC COMMENTS PART II:
Denny Cherette shared that Harmony Lake Apartments are full and housing is planned for the property currently proposed for zone change.
The motion by Rose Dillon, seconded by David Markgraf was carried unanimously, to adjourn the meeting at 7:28pm.
ANDREA ANDERSON, CLERK
TODD DUNHAM, SUPERVISOR