Township Board Minutes

MINUTES

CASCADE CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING

Wednesday, January 28, 2004
7:00 PM

Article 1. Supervisor Julien called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Goodyke, Jones, Julien, Parrish, Timmons
Absent: Carpenter and Kleinheksel (with notice)
Others Present: Manager Cravens, Planning Director Peterson, Engineer Vilmont, Reporter Wilson, Deputy Clerk Neve and those listed on Supplement #1.

Article 2. Supervisor Julien led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

Article 3. The agenda was approved on motion by Trustee Goodyke and supported by Trustee Jones. The motion carried.

Article 4. Approval of Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Township Board Minutes
1. Regular Meeting Minutes of 1/14/04
b. Receive and File Minutes Various Meetings
1. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of 1/5/04
2. Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors Meeting Minutes of 11/18/03
c. Receive and File Various Reports
1. Planning Department Annual Report for 2003
d. Receive and File Various Communications
1. Letter to Fire Department for David Vago
2. Copy of article from Arson News
e. EducationRequests
1. Gary Campbell - Registration and Lodging Fees for Building Officials Conference of Michigan
2. Firefighters Andy Albright and Phil Monterusso - Registration and Lodging Fees for Juvenile Arson Conference
Motion to approve the consent agenda carried.

Article 5. Financial Actions
a. Consider Approval of Amendment to the 2004 General Fund Budget
Trustee Goodyke supported by Trustee Parrish moved to approve. The motion carried.

Article 6. Public Actions
Motion carried to open the public hearing at 7:10 p.m.
a. Public Hearing - Rezoning request for approximately 31 acres
to PUD to allow for 27 single-family site condominium units
(Plute Homes)
Planning Director Peterson reviewed the request by Plute Homes to rezone approximately 31 acres, near the Cascade Road and Burton Street intersection, to PUD. Sewer and water will be extended from Cascade Road for this project. Additional landscaping at the entrance of the project and at the west end is proposed. Approximately 5 acres, with frontage on Cascade Road, will be sold to the school district for educational use. The project was originally submitted in January 2001 but because it did not receive any approvals prior to the adoption of the new Subdivision Ordinance, the Planning Commission feels the Township should apply the new rules for this case.
Trustee Goodyke questioned the effect this project will have on Schoolhouse Creek. Engineer Vilmont responded it meets all ordinance requirements.
Richard Saliers, 2342 Arbor Tree Ct., asked about the construction schedule and was told the project would begin in the spring.
Brian Slagter, 6394 Cascade Road, asked about any water retention ponds on the property.
Julie Johnson, 6718 Burton St., commented on lighting within the project and was pleased to see the school district use the land for nature related studies.
Motion to close the public hearing carried at 7:40 p.m.

Article 7. Public Comments .
Julie Johnson, 6718 Burton St., requested that red ribbons be used on the
streetlamp poles with the Christmas greens next year. Lighting in the
DDA area should have some shielding to prevent lighting up the night
skies. Johnson expressed concern with the expense of hiring someone to take the minutes for DDA meetings. She also asked about the Village Design Review committee and requested she be notified when they meet.

Article 8. Unfinished Business (None)

Article 9. New Business
08-2004 Consider Approval of Rezoning Request from Plute Homes
Trustee Parrish supported by Trustee Jones moved to approve. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

09-2004 Consider Request from Centennial Park Association to Expand the
DDA Development District
Manager Cravens related the DDA Board of Directors has received a request from the Centennial Park Association to expand the DDA district further into the office park. The DDA Board reviewed the request and voted to recommend beginning proceedings to incorporate the non-residential properties into the development district with the exception of the Centennial Park Golf Club.
Trustee Timmons supported by Trustee Jones moved to approve. The motion carried.

10-2004 Consider Approval of Kent County Road Commission Local Road Construction Authorization for the Paving 52nd Street from Thornapple River Drive to a point 600 feet west of that intersection
Trustee Goodyke supported by Trustee Parrish moved to approve. The motion carried.

11-2004 Consider First Extension to Water and Sanitary Sewer Service Agreement with the City of Grand Rapids
Manager Cravens related the customer communities of Grand Rapids water and sewer systems are being asked to consider a five-year extension of the current agreement bringing the term to January 1, 2034.
Supervisor Julien asked for further explanation why the Township would want to consider this extension.
Trustee Timmons supported by Trustee Parrish moved to table. The motion carried.

12-2004 Consider Request for Transfer of a Liquor License for a Darden Smokey Joe Restaurant at 4875 28th Street
Trustee Timmons supported by Trustee Jones moved to approve. The motion carried.

13-2004 Consider Request to Waive Park Reservation Fee for the Paws With a Cause Annual Walk
Trustee Goodyke supported by Trustee Jones moved to approve. The motion carried.

Article 10. Manager's Comments
a. The Fire Department Subcommittee will meet on Monday, February 2nd at 7:30 a.m.
b. Attorney John Huff will attend the February 11th board meeting to discuss the Cascade Dam agreement and the river association request for river access.

Article 11. Board Member Comments
Supervisor Julien proposed creating a resolution of appreciation and congratulations for Leslie Tassell as he reaches his 96th birthday on Monday, February 2nd. Engineer Vilmont related he has many pictures of Tassell Park that could be put together in a collage from the Board.

Article 12. Adjournment
Trustee Parrish supported by Trustee Jones moved to adjourn. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Jeanie Neve
Deputy Clerk

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