Meeting Notes 8-8-23
Meeting Notes from the August 8, 2023 Meeting of the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners.
Meeting Packet: https://www.miottawa.org/CalendarDocs/2023/1691433305134-packet.PDF
Meeting Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UGwtKq_idA
Sentinel Roundup:
Sentinel Tweet Thread: https://twitter.com/SentinelMitch/status/1688898154932940800?s=20
Contract to Provide Assessing Services: The Board approved the contract to provide Assessing Services for Blendon Township.
Waste Removal and Recycling Services Contract: The Board approved the contract for waste removal and recycling services.
Summary: This contract will form an agreement with Republic Services to provide County of Ottawa, both Facilities and Parks and Recreation, waste removal and recycling services for three (3) years with the option to renew for two (2) 12-month terms if in the best interest of both parties. Republic Services is the current vendor providing services. They were recommended for award through a competitive solicitation process. The contract will reduce the current costs of these services and includes defined increases to the rates on a yearly period based on Consumer Price Index as defined by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Full Faith and Credit Pledges for Drain Notes and Bonds: The Board voted to approve a resolution pledging the county’s full faith and credit to a drain note or bond.
Setting of Public Hearing on the 2024 Ottawa County Budget: The Board voted to set a public hearing on the 2024 Ottawa County Budget for September 12, 2023 to be held in the Ottawa County Board Room, 12220 Fillmore Street, West Olive at 9:00 am.
FY2023 Budget Adjustments: The Board approved the 2023 budget adjustments per the above schedule.
Ottawa Sands Day-Use Restroom Grant Agreement: The Board approved the grant agreement from the Land and Water Conservation Fund for assistance to complete the Ottawa Sands day-use restroom project in the City of Ferrysburg.
Summary: Following the gift of the Bill and Bea Idema Foundation to construct amenities associated with the Idea Explorers Camp at Ottawa Sands, park staff reviewed opportunities to further leverage this funding in order to construct complementary amenities. In considering the priority amenities from the 2021 Ottawa Sands Master Plan, the 1.6-mile paved "Lake Loop" around the 80-acre mining lake and the modern restroom facility at the day-use parking areawere identified as the most desirable amenities. In 2022, a Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund and Land &Water Conservation Fund grants were recommended for these projects.
This motion sheet covers the Land &Water Conservation Fund grant, which will provide funding forthe modern accessible restroom facility at the day-use parking area. The $242,900 grant covers half of the budgeted project cost. A grant agreement was received in early July and needs to be executed by August 30, 2023. As part of the grant agreement, a Board of Commissioners resolution is required. A draft of this resolution is attached for informational purposes. The grant allows engineering to commence prior to execution of the grant agreement and this work is now underway with the hope of getting the project bid in 2023.
Kirk Park Renovations: The Board approved the bid from First Peninsula Contractors in the amount of $454,422 for renovation of the Kirk Park restroom.
Summary: Necessary renovations to Kirk Park have been in the planning stages for several years. The improvements include a new accessible playground, new modern septic field, and renovation of the existing main restroom building. Al improvements are to be completed during the off-season and will be open in time for Summer 2024. A Michigan Natural Resources Trust fund grant is helping to fund all improvements.
