FREMONT CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING

Monday, November 6, 2006 – 7:00 PM

Mayor James Rynberg called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.  Councilmember Jane Drake gave the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.

Present at Roll Call: Mayor James Rynberg and Councilmembers Jane Drake, James Breinling, Larry Breuker and Dick Conley

Staff Present: City Manager Chris Yonker and City Clerk/Finance Director Todd Blake

Public Present: Kelli Greer, Ricky Kurnatt, Elyse Hendrix, Mitch Greer, Heather Shatney, Levi Hawes, Sam Paine, Crystal Minnerick, Samantha Cadwell, Steven Earl, Winnie Perla, Shirley Hooker, Corry Heiss, James Hindes, Hannah Derks, Samantha Patulski, Courtney Waldo, Tyler DeLap, Andrew Sturtevant, Rick Titman, Ben Landheer, Norm Knorr

Approval of Meeting Agenda

Motion by Councilmember Conley, seconded by Councilmember Breinling to approve the meeting agenda; motion approved.

Consent Action Items

Motion by Councilmember Breinling, seconded by Councilmember Breuker and carried to approve the following Consent Action Items:

• Minutes of the Regular and Closed Sessions held October 16, 2006
• Resolution R-06-26: Approving Transfer of Giuseppe’s Class C Liquor License with Entertainment Permit to Daniela & Catalin Iordache of Danior, Inc.
• Resolution R-06-27: Acceptance of $130,600 Grant from MDNR Trust Fund for Town & Country Path Phase #2 Construction
• Purchase Market Pavilion Structure from Litchfield Industries / Engan-Tooley-Doyle & Associates for $124,761, as part of the Downtown Enhancement Project
• Purchase Replacement Brush Chipper Equipment from Bandit Industries for $21,832.50 for Department of Public Works brush pickup and tree trimming
• Change Order #1 to Hallock Construction Contract for Stewart Ave. & 44th St. Watermain Replacement & Street Resurfacing, for an additional $6,713.95

Amend FY 06/07 Operating Budget to Reflect Increased Construction Services & Supply Costs for Stewart Ave. & 44th St. Watermain Replacement & Street Resurfacing Contract

Motion by Councilmember Breinling, seconded by Councilmember Drake to amend the FY 06/07 Fiscal Operating/Capital Budget (203-966.000-999.490; 203-000.000-699.028; 490-000.000-699.203; & 490-451.001-801.014) for $18,000 to account for the additional curb and gutter replacements needed during the project; motion approved.

Accounts Payable Check Register Report dated November 2, 2006 totaling $282,471.74

Motion by Councilmember Breinling, seconded by Councilmember Conley to approve the November 2, 2006 Accounts Payable Check Register Report totaling $282,471.74; motion approved.

Presentation and Acceptance of Audit of City of Fremont’s FY 05/06 Financial Statements

Mr. Eric VanDop of Brickley DeLong presented the audit of the City’s FY 05/06 Financial Statements and gave a brief overview of the year.  The City again received an “unqualified audit opinion,” which is the highest recommendation from an auditor.

Motion by Councilmember Drake, seconded by Councilmember Breuker to accept the City’s FY 05/06 audited financial statements as submitted; motion approved.

Resolution R-06-28: Request for Public Utilities for Parcel in Phase 2 Growth Area of P.A. 425 Conditional Boundary Agreement among the City of Fremont and Dayton & Sheridan Townships

A brief presentation was given by DAP Investments of Novi, Michigan, regarding their request for access to City utility services at 7015 W. 48th Street in Dayton Township, formerly known as the Robinson property.  The Resolution formalizes the property’s transfer into the City of Fremont, per the Act 425 Development Cooperation Agreement between the City of Fremont and Dayton Township.  The Township is aware of the request and has submitted comments for consideration by MDOT and the City Planning Commission.

Motion by Councilmember Breinling, seconded by Councilmember Breuker to adopt Resolution R-06-28 approving the above request for access to the City’s public utilities; motion approved.

Establish Date & Location for 2007 City Service Recognition Dinner

Motion by Councilmember Drake, seconded by Councilmember Breinling to schedule Monday, January 29, 2007 at the All Saints Catholic Church for the City Employee Service Recognition Dinner; motion approved.

Reappointment of Members to the City of Fremont Hospital Finance Authority

Motion by Councilmember Drake, seconded by Councilmember Conley and approved to reappoint the following members of the City Hospital Finance Authority for terms ending as shown:

Joseph Frendo, Secretary                                           1/31/2008

Richard Holmberg, Treasurer                                     1/31/2009

Robert Springstead, Commissioner                              1/31/2010

Norman Knorr, Commissioner                                    1/31/2011

Robert DeVries, Chair                                               1/31/2012

Reappointment of Members to the Fremont Local Development Finance Authority

Motion by Councilmember Breuker, seconded by Councilmember Breinling to reappoint Dr. John Kingsnorth and Ms. Jean Palmerton to the Local Development Finance Authority for terms ending November 1, 2010; motion approved.

Reports

City Manager Yonker noted that Hospital Finance Authority would meet Friday, November 10th at 2:30 in the Council Chambers, to review Gerber Memorial Health Services’ most recent $10,000,000 bond proposal for a new comprehensive wellness facility, new hospital chillers and various renovations.

Motion by Councilmember Drake, seconded by Councilmember Breinling to grant the request of the Fremont Area Chamber of Commerce to conduct its annual Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 18, 2006; motion approved.

Councilmember Breinling reported the Fremont Community Joint Planning Commission would meet on November 15th & 30th to participate in a “Smart Growth Readiness Assessment,” being coordinated by MSU Land Use Institute staff representative Mark Wyckoff.

There was discussion regarding zoning and road rights-of-way for Hemlock Street, from Stone Road eastward to Market Avenue.

The Following Communications were Transmitted for Council Information:

• City Manager’s Friday Newsletter of 11/3/06
• MML 10/20/06 Letter: Ballot Proposals
• Invitation to MPH, Inc. Open House @ the New Facility @ 1340 Locust St.
• Thank You Note from Chamber of Commerce for City’s Support of & Participation in the 2nd Annual Harvest Festival
• 11/13/06 Regional Tourism Marketing Forum Registration Brochure
• Fremont Fire Department Minutes of the 10/23/06 Meeting
• City Planning Commission Agenda & Minutes of the 10/24/06 Meeting
• DDA Public Art Subcommittee Minutes of the 9/26/06 Meeting
• DDA Public Art & Marketing Subcommittees Minutes of the 10/23/06 Joint Meeting
• DDA Parking Subcommittee Agenda for 10/31/06 Meeting
• DDA NE Parking Lot Construction News Update #2
• Fremont Area Park & Recreation Advisory Committee Agenda for the 11/8/06 Meeting
• Healthy Lifestyles Committee Minutes of the 10/17/06 Meeting
• MI Dept. of Community Health Publication: “Healthy Communities Toolkit”
• Yahaba Friendship City Board Minutes of the 8/21/06 & 10/16/06 Meetings
• Yahaba Friendship City 11/3/06 Tour Schedule
• Update on Downtown Rental Rehab Program & Bid Schedule
• Chamber of Commerce “Chamber & Member Calendars” of 10/18, 10/24 & 10/31/06
• Recycling for Newaygo County Board Minutes of the 10/05/06 Meeting
• Recycling for Newaygo County Director’s Report for September ’06
• 11/13/06 Regional Tourism Marketing Forum Press Release & Event Brochure
• Hospice Connections October Newsletter Article: “Hospice of MI Memorial Golf Outing gets Name Recognition in Fremont”
• Availability of Subdivision Plats on State Website: http://www.cis.state.mi.us/platmaps/sr_subs.asp
• Times Indicator Articles from the 10/18, 10/25 & 11/1/06 Editions

Adjournment

Motion by Councilmember Breinling, seconded by Councilmember Breuker to adjourn the meeting at 9:13 PM; motion approved.

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                                                                                      James M. Rynberg, Mayor

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                                                                                      Todd M. Blake, City Clerk