REGULAR MINUTES
PERE MARQUETTE DEPOT
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
A meeting of the City Council of the City of Belding, Michigan was convened in open and public session at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 5, 2018.
Council Member Miller delivered the invocation.
The Mayor led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The City Clerk took the roll call:
Members Present: Council Members Brad Miller, Bruce Meyers, Mike Scheid, Douglas Feehan and Ronald Gunderson
Members Absent: None
Approval of Agenda
Council Member Scheid made a motion to approve the agenda as presented, supported by Council Member Feehan.
Mayor Gunderson requested to add Item F to the Consent Agenda for the DDA appointment of Josh King, and to add a Closed Session for strategy and negotiation sessions connected with the negotiation of a collective bargaining agreement if either negotiating party requests a closed hearing.
The question on the motion, as amended, was called and the result of the voting is as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Miller, Meyers, Scheid, Feehan and Gunderson
Nays: None
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
Consent Agenda
- Approve Independent Bank Checks 70194 to 70195 in the amount of $705.57 and Checks 70196 to 70255 in the amount $36,016.89
Approve Independent Bank – File Approval Confirmations
Approve Independent Bank – ACH Transaction Approval Confirmations
- Approve Minutes: Regular scheduled meeting, May 15, 2018
- DDA reappointment – Sharon Carlson
- DDA reappointment – Wendy Rode
- Building Authority reappointment – Douglas Lamborne
Council Member Scheid made a motion to approve the consent agenda, supported by Council Member Feehan.
The question on the motion was called and the result of the voting is as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Miller, Meyers, Scheid, Feehan and Gunderson.
Nays: None.
Following are the resolutions contained in the Consent Agenda.
C. DDA reappointment – Sharon Carlson
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELDING, MICHIGAN APPOINTING SHARON CARLSON TO THE DDA BOARD.
WHEREAS, the term of office of Sharon Carlson on the DDA Board will expire on June 30, 2018; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Carlson has indicated her willingness to serve another term on the board.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Belding, Michigan that Sharon Carlson be appointed to the DDA Board with a term of office to expire on June 30, 2022.
D. DDA reappointment – Wendy Rode
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELDING, MICHIGAN APPOINTING WENDY RODE TO THE DDA BOARD.
WHEREAS, the term of office of Wendy Rode on the DDA Board will expire on June 30, 2018; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Rode has indicated her willingness to serve another term on the board.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Belding, Michigan that Wendy Rode be appointed to the DDA Board with a term of office to expire on June 30, 2022.
E. Building Authority reappointment – Douglas Lamborne
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELDING, MICHIGAN APPOINTING DOUGLAS LAMBORNE TO THE BUILDING AUTHORITY.
WHEREAS, the term of office for Douglas Lamborne on the Building Authority will expire on June 30, 2018; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Lamborne has indicated that he is interested in serving another term on the authority.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Belding, Michigan that Douglas Lamborne be appointed to the Building Authority with a term to expire on June 30, 2021.
- DDA Appointment – Josh King
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELDING, MICHIGAN APPOINTING JOSH KING TO THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, a vacancy exists on the Downtown Development Authority with a term to expire on June 30, 2019; and
WHEREAS, Josh King has indicated that he is interested in serving a term on the Downtown Development Authority.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Belding, Michigan that Josh King be appointed to the Downtown Development Authority with a term to expire on June 30, 2019.
Reports by Council Liaisons
Council Member Meyers stated the Housing Commission met on May 17. Bills were paid. There was a discussion on Woodhaven and the fire system. The Rec Board meets on June 11 at 6:30 p.m. at city hall.
Council Member Scheid had no report.
Council Member Feehan stated there was lack of a quorum so the Museum Board meeting was not held.
Council Member Miller stated the Planning Commission met on May 22. There were two public hearings. The variance for approval of sidewalks was granted to applicant Steve Leach, for property at 2160 W. Ellis. It is one parcel. A condition was placed, that as they add additional parcels, sidewalk will be put in. Mike Sikkema requested a rezoning from B-1 – Community Business District to B-2 – General Business District for property at 303 N. Bridge Street. There will be sidewalk exemption public hearings for the next meeting for John Bush at 827 Wildlife Trail, Joe Hulliberger at 951 Hummingbird Lane, Steve Rich at 855 Merrick and Ed & Amy Mason at 1155 N. State.
Mayor Gunderson stated at the Library Board meeting, bills were paid and the Third Party Agreement was discussed.
Unfinished Business
There was no unfinished business.
New Business
- First Reading – Rezoning of 303 N. Bridge from B-1 – Community Business District to B-2 – General Business District
Council Member Scheid made a motion to bring Ordinance No. 452-A18 to the floor for discussion, supported by Council Member Feehan.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF BELDING MICHIGAN, INCORPORATED IN THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BELDING (BELDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 452) BY SECTION 3.2, OF THE BELDING CITY CODE.
THE CITY OF BELDING ORDAINS
SECTION 1 The Zoning Map incorporated in the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Belding by Section 3.2, of the Belding City Code is amended as follows:
The property rezoned from B-1 (Community Business District) to B-2 (General Business District) is legally described as:
CITY OF BELDING BELDING & ELLIS ADD LOTS 71, 72, 73, 75, 76 & N 76.07 FT OF LOT 74 SPLIT ON 07/26/2006 FROM 401-090-000-300-00
Location: 303 N. Bridge Street, Belding, Michigan.
Parcel: 34-401-090-000-300-10
SECTION 2 All other parts of the zoning map and zoning ordinance are affirmed and shall remain unchanged.
SECTION 3 A copy of this Ordinance shall be filed with the Ionia County Register of Deeds.
SECTION 4 This Ordinance shall be published as provided in the City Charter and shall become effective ten (10) days after publication.
Mike Sikkema stated the computer industry has been taking a dive and he cannot sustain the computer business. He has a business partner and they would like to open a used luxury car dealership to improve the property. He has the parking lot and the building. There is no land with the church. The church has the right to use three parking spots for an easement.
City Manager Niemela stated there was no opposition at the Planning Commission, with one of the notified property owners in favor. He would recommend to move forward. The rezoning would also include the church property to expand the opportunities of that property owner. You want the zoning to be all together, not chopped up.
A consensus vote was taken to move the zoning request to the next meeting to consider approval.
The question on the motion was called and the result of the voting is as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Miller, Meyers, Scheid, Feehan and Gunderson
Nays: None
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
City Manager Comments
There were no comments from the city manager.
Council Comments
Council Member Feehan had no comments.
Council Member Miller stated Jim did a phenomenal job on the Wall Dedication and Anniversary of the Library. It was a Hallmark moment and a reminder of how much like a Rockwell painting Belding is, as it is a small town, there was a band, the crowd going to the library steps and the organization behind everything. It was a real special moment. That attracted his family here. They did a great job. He is really proud to be a part of Belding.
Council Member Meyers stated the event was very well planned and they did a great job. It was a great day, even with a little rain. The dedication of the Vietnam Memorial was another great day and a lot of people came out for that. He works in Ada and a lot saw it on the news and were impressed with what is going on in Belding
Council Member Scheid stated people were pleased with the way it went, and he wished congratulations to everyone involved.
Mayor Gunderson stated Mr. Mason had a meeting to even disband the board. He had a wrap up and it was a good ending to a good event that went very well. He thanked everyone for coming to the meeting.
Closed Session
Council Member Scheid made a motion to enter closed session at 7:20 p.m. for a strategy and negotiation session connected with the negotiation of a collective bargaining agreement if either negotiating party requests a closed hearing, supported by Council Member Feehan.
The question on the motion was called and the result of the voting is as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Miller, Meyers, Scheid, Feehan and Gunderson.
Nays: None.
Council Member Scheid made a motion to return to open session at 8:43 p.m., supported by Council Member Feehan.
The question on the motion was called and the result of the voting is as follows:
Ayes: Council Members Miller, Meyers, Scheid, Feehan and Gunderson.
Nays: None.
Adjournment
Council Member Scheid moved to adjourn the meeting, supported by Council Member Feehan.
Ayes: Council Members Miller, Meyers, Scheid, Feehan and Gunderson
Nays: None
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:43 p.m.
| | Ronald Gunderson, Mayor |
| Kareen J. Thomas, City Clerk | |
