FREMONT CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING
Monday, May 21, 2007 – 7:00 PM
Mayor James Rynberg called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Councilmember Dick Conley gave the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
Present at Roll Call: Mayor James Rynberg and Council members Dick Conley, Jane Drake, James Breinling and Larry Breuker.
Staff Present: City Manager Chris Yonker and Treasurer/ Deputy City Clerk Gay Krouse.
Public Present: Tim Johnston, Anita Osterman, Trisha Ematinger, Stacey Breuker, Kara Campbell, Julia Selwa, Dusty Bitson, Emily Ross, and Brieann Redinger.
Approval of Meeting Agenda
Motion by Councilmember Breinling, seconded by Councilmember Conley to approve the meeting agenda with the addition of 8.4: Farmers market traffic flow; motion approved.
Consent Action Items
Motion by Councilmember Drake, seconded by Councilmember Breinling and carried, to approve the following Consent Action Items:
- Minutes of the Regular and Closed Sessions held May 7, 2007
- Authorization to execute FACF Grants for: 1)$15,000 for Fremont/Yahaba Friendship City Art Sculpture; and 2) $20,590 for Smart Growth Components of the Comprehensive Development and Growth Management Plan
- Authorization to Submit Grant Application to FACF for $35,000 from the Fremont Beautification fund for Fremont/Yahaba Public Art Sculpture
- Resolution R-07-10: Adopting the MERS Health Care Savings Program for Full-Time City Employees
- Renewal of Employee Health / Dental Insurance Service Agreements
- Request for use of Veterans Memorial Park & Amphitheater for a Youth Concert Event
- Request for use of Fremont lake Park for 2007 PCA Summer Programs & Annual Family Picnic
- Resolution R-07-12: Authorization to Execute MDOT Grant Contract No. 2007-0583 – “Design of a Parallel Taxiway for Runway 18/36 at the Fremont Municipal Airport”
- Resolution R-07-14: Authorizing Changes to Standard Streetlight Contract with Consumers Energy
Resolution R-07-13: Authorization to Execute FAA Document “Terms and Conditions of Accepting Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Grants,” version dated June 2005.
Councilmember Breuker made a motion to approve Resolution R-07-13 with support from Councilmember Breinling; motion approved.
Accounts Payable Check Register Report dated May 17, 2007 totaling $83,570.62
Motion by Councilmember Breuker, seconded by Councilmember Conley to approve the May 17, 2007 Accounts Payable Check Register Report totaling 83,570.62; motion approved.
Resolution R-07-11: Request for Public Utilities for Parcel in Phase 2 Growth Area of 12/30/04 P.A. 425 Conditional Boundary Agreement among the City of Fremont, Dayton and Sheridan Townships
Motion by Councilmember Drake, seconded by Councilmember Breuker to approve Resolution R-07-11 which would provide water to Kingsland Marine, the former Fremont Rent-All property; motion approved.
Review & consideration of Proposed Routing Location for Hemlock St. between Stone Rd & Market Ave.
Tom Dowling from RJM Design was present to talk about their projected plans, and their latest findings. He was looking for approval to proceed with the project from both the council and the planning commission.
Motion by Councilmember Breuker, seconded by Councilmember Drake to allow RJM Design to look at their concept with a hydrologist regarding the City’s storm water pond; motion approved.
Transmittal of Proposed FY 07/08 City Operating/Capital Budget & Confirming Budget Review Schedule
City Manager Yonker passed out copies of the draft suggested budget for fiscal year 07/08. The Main funds are balanced maintaining the current 14 mills for City taxes. Council discussed and agreed to meet at 5:30 PM for the next council meeting on June 4, 2007, working through the budget as part of the meeting.
Reports
Councilmember Breinling mentioned that the Deer Management Committee hoped to have a plan put together for the next council meeting and would probably ask the City to get 80 deer permits.
Mayor Rynberg updated council on plans for Mayor’s Exchange with Pentwater. He also stated that a reception was being planned at the Arts Place after the unveiling of the sculpture on June 9, 2007.
The Following Communications were transmitted for Council Information:
- City Manager’s Friday Newsletter of 5/18/07
- 5/8/07 Public Notice to Residents: “Introducing a New Partnership for the Curbside Collection of Recyclable Materials” (to be placed in recycling bins on Tuesday, 5/22)
- Pictures from MML Region 3 Educational Seminar, Kentwood, MI
- Comcast 5/15/07 Letter: “Changes in Channel Line-up”
- Minutes of the 4/25/07 (No. 8) and 5/10/07 (No. 9) Progress Meetings: DT Farmers Market & Parking Lot Improvement Project
- May Edition of Times Indicator Column: “From the ‘City Desks’- News & Views from Fremont City Hall”
- NCEDO Ex. Director’s & E.D. Specialist’s Progress Reports for April ’07
- 5/17/07 MML Issue Advisory: “Senate Votes to Cut Local Government a Second Time”
- 5/17/07 Detroit News Article: “GOP Aims to Cut Governor’s Jobs Fund” (& Revenue Sharing)
- Downtown Construction News Updates #7 (5/11/07) & #8 (5/18/07)
- Fremont Rental Rehab Program Quarterly Report for 1st Quarter, 2007
- Materials from 5/18/07 Fremont Community Leadership Council Meeting (for those not attending):
- “City Current Activities & Projects Report”
- “Downtown Blueprint Revitalization Program Status Report”
- “Fremont Area Chamber of Commerce Update & Calendar”
- Minutes of the 5/14/07 Meeting of the Fremont Fire Department
- Minutes of the 5/2/07 DDA Public Art Subcommittee Meeting & Sketch of P.O. Art Concept
- Spring Issue: Newaygo County Newsletter
- Chamber & Member Calendar of 5/8/07
- MDOT- BOA Email: “Handling of Bidding & Install of AWOS @ Fremont Municipal Airport”
- Downtown Construction Updated Project Work Schedule Plan
- Notice & Agenda, 5/15/07 Mtg. of DDA Marketing Subcommittee
- 5/15/07 Email to Governor, Rep. Hansen, Sen. VanWoerkom: State Budget Crisis
- 5/16/07 Email: Completion of repairs to Main St. Railroad Crossing
- Notice of Guest Speaker Peter DeBoer @ 6/13/07 Mtg of Fremont Area Parks & Rec Adv Comm
- 5/19/07 Email: Removing remaining utility poles (Consumers & Comcast) on DT NE Block
- Report of Holland Mayor Al McGeehan Mtg. w/ MAM, MML & Governor
Adjournment
Motion by Councilmember Breuker, seconded by Councilmember Conley to adjourn the meeting at 8:17 PM; motion approved.
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James M. Rynberg, Mayor
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Gay Krouse, Treasurer/Deputy Clerk