Georgetown Charter Township
1515 Baldwin St., Jenison, MI 49428
Township Board Meeting Agenda
Monday, December 08, 2025, 7:00 PM
1.
2.
Prayer for Guidance
2.I.
Gary Veldink
3.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
4.
Roll Call
5.
Approval of Agenda
6.
Fire Department Monthly Update
7.
Communications, Letters and Reports Received for Information
7.I.
7.II.
7.III.
7.IV.
7.V.
Building & Zoning Department Report
Documents:
- Building Zoning Department Report 251208.pdf
- Georgetown Engagement Report.pdf
- Staff Report (ST2510) Grand River Construction.pdf
- Site Plan - The Architectural Group dated 4-14-2025 file no. 2023-38 - Grand River Construction.pdf
- (ST2511) Staff Report - Chapel Pointe.pdf
- Site Plan ST2511 - Nederveld Proj No 25200599 dated 8-7-25.pdf
- (ST2512) Staff Report Merle Boes FINAL APPROVAL.pdf
- Site Plan ST2512 Merle Boes - Feenstra dated 11-4-25.pdf
- Staff Report (ST2513) - Arsenal Baseball.pdf
- Site Plan - ST2513 dated 10-24-25.pdf
- (ST2514) Staff Report - The Borough Cafe.pdf
- Site Plan - ST2514 Exxel File No. 231149E dated 10-10-25.pdf
- (ST2515) Staff Report - GRI Jenison LLC.pdf
- Site Plan - ST2515 Exxel File No. 211094E dated 10-31-25.pdf
8.
Public Hearings
8.I.
(PUD2501) (Ordinance No. 2025-08) Rubicon, LLC, is requesting (rezoning from LDR to PUD) approval for preliminary planned unit development for 44th St. & 8th Ave. PUD, a mixed use PUD with residential, commercial and office uses, on 12.11 acres, on parcels of land described as P.P. # 70-14-25- 100-051 and #70-14-25-100-052, located at 6124 and 6110 8th Ave. Georgetown Township, Ottawa County, Michigan.
Motion: to open the public hearing.
Opportunity for public comment.
Motion: to close the public hearing.
Motion: To approve the following resolution as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Georgetown Charter Township
Ottawa County, Michigan
(Ordinance No. 2025-08)
At a regular meeting of the Georgetown Charter Township Board held at the Township offices on , 2025, beginning at 7:00 p.m. and after the second public hearing was held, Township Board Member made a motion to adopt the staff report as finding of fact and to adopt this Ordinance, as recommended by the Planning Commission, which motion was seconded by Township Board Member :
AN AMENDMENT TO THE GEORGETOWN CHARTER TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED, AND MAP
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF GEORGETOWN (the “Township”) ORDAINS:
ARTICLE 1. The map of the Georgetown Charter Township Zoning Ordinance, as amended, is hereby amended to read as follows:
(PUD2501) (Ordinance No. 2025-08) Rubicon, LLC, to approve (rezoning from LDR to PUD) a preliminary planned unit development for 44th St. & 8th Ave. PUD, a mixed use PUD with residential, commercial and office uses, on 12.11 acres, on parcels of land described as P.P. # 70-14-25- 100-051 and #70-14-25-100-052, located at 6124 and 6110 8th Ave., Georgetown Township, Ottawa County, Michigan.
As shown on the following documents:
- Application dated 9-25-2025 and narrative dated rev 9-30-25;
- Nederveld Site Plan Proj. No. 24201810 dated 9-30-25;
- Elevations and floor plans provided for the townhomes, multi-family building, and commercial buildings.
- Separate sheet to be provided to Zoning Administrator with additional greenbelt/existing garage information as stipulated.
Based on the determinations that:
- The proposal is consistent with the Master Plan.
- The proposal meets the ordinance requirement for pedestrian walkways.
- The proposal meets the ordinance requirement for architecture.
- The proposal meets the ordinance requirement for traffic.
- The proposal meets the ordinance requirement for open space.
- The proposal meets the ordinance requirement for uses that are allowed.
- The proposal meets the standards of approval.
Based on the findings that:
- The information as per Sec. 22.5 is provided.
- The plan meets the ordinance requirements of Sec. 22.10 as follows:
- The qualifying conditions in Sec. 22.2 are met;
- The proposed PUD is compatible with surrounding uses of land, the natural environment, and the capacities of public services and facilities affected by the development;
- The proposed uses within the PUD will not possess conditions or effects that would be injurious to the public health, safety, or welfare of the community;
- The proposed project is consistent with the spirit and intent of the PUD District, as described in Section 22.1 and represents an opportunity for improved or innovative development for the community that could not be achieved through conventional zoning;
- The proposed PUD meets all the site plan requirements of Chapter 22 including Section 22.8, D.
- The deviations, regulatory modification from traditional district requirements, are approved through a finding by the Planning Commission that the deviations shall result in a higher quality of development than would be possible using conventional zoning standards. Deviations are as follows:
- The site is 12.11 acres, and the application is for a mixed use PUD which is required to have a minimum of 20 acres per the qualifying conditions in Sec. 22.2 (A).
- Keep the existing 546 SF garage located in the southeast corner of the lot, provided it will be updated to match the architectural theme of the PUD.
And with the following conditions:
- As per Sec. 22.2(B), the site
shall be serviced by public water and sanitary sewer, which is to be coordinated with the Department of Public Works. Approval of the utility plans shall be obtained by the DPW and the $15,000 escrow fee shall be provided to the township prior to the submission of any building permit applications. - A Storm Water Drain Permit (written approval by the Water Resource’s office) shall be submitted to the Township prior to the submission of any building permit applications.
- As per Sec. 22.11, a recorded PUD agreement shall be submitted to the Township prior to the submission of any building permit applications.
- Approved permits are required for all signs and all signs shall meet ordinance standards if one is applied for in the future.
- Approval from the Ottawa County Road Commission, along with any necessary permits, shall be obtained and submitted prior to the submission of any building permit applications.
- The parcels 70-14-25-100-051 and 70-14-25-100-052 must be combined prior to the submission of any building permit applications.
- The residential and commercial buildings shall provide for coordinated and innovative visually appealing architectural styles, building forms, and building relationships.
- No deviation is requested for the elimination of the garage requirement because garages have been provided. There is a minimum of 200 SF attached garages on the residential units.
- The PUD shall hold the zoning of NS, Neighborhood Service Commercial and uses in the NS district are allowed excluding: assembly buildings, vehicle service stations, mortuaries and funeral homes, outdoor storage, and drive-through facilities.
- The existing garage in the southeast corner of the property may remain where it is built, so long as it is updated to become architecturally similar to the new development.
- A greenbelt buffer shall be planted and maintained with the idea that its purpose is to block light and sound pollution from neighboring lots year-round with evergreen trees along the south property line.
Severability. In the event that any one or more sections, provisions, phrases, or words of this Ordinance shall be found to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the validity or the enforceability of the remaining sections, provisions, phrases, or other words of this Ordinance.
Except as specified above, the balance of the Georgetown Charter Township Zoning Ordinance, as amended, and map shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect.
Effective Date. The provisions of this Ordinance shall take effect upon the expiration of seven (7) days from the date of publication of this Ordinance or a summary of its provisions in accordance with the law.
The vote in favor of adopting this Ordinance was as follows:
Yeas:
Nays:
Absent:
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND ORDINANCE DECLARED ADOPTED.
CERTIFICATION OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION
I hereby certify that the above is a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by Georgetown Charter Township Board at the time, date, and place specified above pursuant to the required statutory procedures.
I hereby certify that the above is a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by Georgetown Charter Township Board at the time, date, and place specified above pursuant to the required statutory procedures.
I hereby certify that notice of this ordinance was published in the Grand Rapids Press on November 4, 2025 and on . (Fill in the 2 dates of publication)
I further certify that the votes for adoption of the foregoing resolution were as follows:
Yeas:
Nays:
Absent:
Abstained:
Respectfully submitted,
By: Dated:
Jim Wierenga, Georgetown Charter Township Supervisor
By: Dated:
Kelly Kuiper, Georgetown Charter Township Clerk
Documents:
- PC Minutes 251119.pdf
- PUD2501 Resolution.pdf
- (PUD2501) 44th 8th Ave Preliminary PUD FINAL.pdf
- Site Plan PUD2501 Nederveld Proj No 24201810 dated 93025.pdf
- Application - Agenda.pdf
- Fire Department Layout Approval.pdf
- Cover Letter.pdf
- Narrative.pdf
- Photometric Plans.pdf
- Traffic Impact Study.pdf
- Commercial Architectural Drawings Floor Plans.pdf
- Multi-Family Architectural Drawings Floor Plans.pdf
- Townhouse Architectural Drawings Floor Plans.pdf
- Property Notice.pdf
8.II.
(PUD2502) (Ordinance No. 2025-09) Nevada Creek Development, Ottawa Land Investments LLC, 1188 East Paris Ave., is requesting to change from PUD to REVISED (PUD) Planned Unit Development zoning for the Lowing Woods PUD for single-family detached home sites, townhomes, ranch condominiums, villa units, terrace units, clubhouse, open spaces and other amenities on the following parcels of land: P.P.# 70-14-05-400-050, P.P. # 70-14-05-400-051, P.P. # 70-14-05-400-052, P.P. # 70-14-05-400-053 P.P. # 70-14-05-400-055, P.P. # 70-14-05-445-013, P.P. # 70-14-05-445-014, P.P. # 70-14-04-300-043, P.P. # 70-14-04-300-041 and P.P. # 70-14-05-400-022, located north of Taylor St., Georgetown Township, Ottawa County, Michigan.
Motion: to allow Kelly Kuiper to recuse herself from voting on this item.
Motion: to open the public hearing.
Opportunity for public comments.
Motion: to close the public hearing.
Motion: To approve the following resolution as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Georgetown Charter Township
Ottawa County, Michigan
(Ordinance No. 2025-09)
At a regular meeting of the Georgetown Charter Township Board held at the Township offices on , 2025, beginning at 7:00 p.m. and after the second public hearing was held, Township Board Member made a motion to adopt the staff report as finding of fact and to adopt this Ordinance, as recommended by the Planning Commission, which motion was seconded by Township Board Member :
AN AMENDMENT TO THE GEORGETOWN CHARTER TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED, AND MAP
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF GEORGETOWN (the “Township”) ORDAINS:
ARTICLE 1. The map of the Georgetown Charter Township Zoning Ordinance, as amended, is hereby amended to read as follows:
(PUD2502) (Ordinance No. 2025-09) Nevada Creek Development, Ottawa Land Investments LLC, 1188 East Paris Ave., is approved to change from PUD to REVISED (PUD) Planned Unit Development zoning for the Lowing Woods PUD for single-family detached home sites, townhomes, ranch condominiums, villa units, terrace units, clubhouse, open spaces and other amenities on the following parcels of land: P.P.# 70-14-05-400-050, P.P. # 70-14-05-400-051, P.P. # 70-14-05-400-052, P.P. # 70-14-05-400-053 P.P. # 70-14-05-400-055, P.P. # 70-14-05-445-013, P.P. # 70-14-05-445-014, P.P. # 70-14-04-300-043, P.P. # 70-14-04-300-041 and P.P. # 70-14-05-400-022, located north of Taylor St., Georgetown Township, Ottawa County, Michigan.
As shown on the following documents:
- Application and narrative dated 9-8-2025.
- Nederveld Site Plan Proj. No. 25201449 dated rev 10-23-25;
- The Architectural Pattern Book provided by Eastbrook Homes.
- Separate sheet to be provided to Zoning Administrator with clarification on the front yard vs. rear yard determination.
On the basis that the following are met:
- The proposed PUD complies with all qualifying conditions of Section 22.2.
- The proposed PUD is compatible with surrounding uses of land, the natural environment, and the capacities of public services and facilities affected by the development.
- The proposed uses within the PUD will not possess conditions or effects that would be injurious to the public health, safety, or welfare of the community.
- The proposed project is consistent with the spirit and intent of the PUD District, as described in Section 22.1 and represents an opportunity for improved or innovative development for the community that could not be achieved through conventional zoning.
- The proposed PUD meets all the site plan requirements of Chapter 22.
- The information as per Sec. 22.5 is provided.
- The plan meets the ordinance requirements of Sec. 22.10.
- The deviations, regulatory modification from traditional district requirements, are approved through a finding by the Planning Commission that the deviation shall result in a higher quality of development than would be possible using conventional zoning standards, with deviations as follows:
- Detached garages. To allow for detached garages for the 43 future “Terrace Units” and the 32 future “Rear-Loaded Townhome Units” located in the future northwest corner of the PUD. The applicant states that the proposed layout would provide a further variety of housing styles and price points, and would provide private, rear courtyard space. This is unique to the rear loaded detached garages as it allows for a 6’ privacy fence to be installed between the garage and the townhome creating a private backyard that is not typically enjoyed by traditional front-loaded garage townhome or condo owners. The proposed revision reduces the number of units in the PUD from 829 to 782; the PUD allows for up to 852 units. However, 75 of the proposed 782 units would have detached garages.
- Setback revisions to detached single family condo units.
- Front yard setback to allow for 25’ to edge of pavement from the currently approved 26’.
- Side yard setback to allow for 12’ of building separation from the currently approved 14’.
- Setback revisions to Townhome units.
- Front yard setback to allow for 22’ to edge of private street from the currently approved 26’.
- Side yard setback to allow for 10’ of building separation from the currently approved 14’ for the garages.
- Setback revisions to Terrace units.
- Front yard setback to allow for 22’ to edge of private street from the currently approved 26’.
- Side yard setback to allow for 10’ of building separation from the currently approved 14’ for the garages and units.
- Locate Accessory Buildings and six-foot high fence in the “Front yard.”
- For all Terrace and Townhome Units with detached garages, the garages are located in what the Zoning Administrator has determined to be the front yard. Note that the applicant’s plan has switched front and rear yard due to the orientation of the homes. For zoning purposes, the front yard is the side adjacent to the street.
And with the following conditions:
- A recorded PUD agreement (according to Sec. 22.11) is submitted prior to the submission of building permit applications.
- Sign permits must be obtained for ALL signs. Any signs not expressly approved with the PUD MUST meet ordinance requirements. No sign shall be located within the road right-of-way. Any sign not approved with the PUD and not allowed by the ordinance must be removed immediately or changed to a conforming sign. All previous approvals for signs remain in effect.
- The location, type and size of all proposed landscaping and site amenities (art work, fences, gateway features, etc.) were approved with the previous approvals and remain in effect.
- Approval from the Ottawa County Water Resources Commission is required.
- All other previous approvals not explicitly changed with this new approval remain in effect including the maintenance of open space by the developer and/or homeowner’s association to include the 59’ of open space that fronts along Bauer Road.
- All units within the development are required to meet the International Fire Code (IFC) as approved by the Township’s Fire Inspector.
- The Terrance Units and Townhouse Units building height cannot exceed 30’ to the eaves from the mean grade.
- A revised plan is submitted listing the front yard and rear setbacks as per the Zoning Ordinance definitions.
- Although sidewalks are not shown on the plan for these areas, sidewalks are required to be provided adjacent to all private alleys and private roads A, B and C, unless waived by the Township Board, even though the Planning Commission agreed the sidewalks as shown on the plan dated 10-23-2025 are sufficient.
- Streetlights adjacent to the private roads and alleys are the responsibility of the property owners and not the Township.
Severability. In the event that any one or more sections, provisions, phrases, or words of this Ordinance shall be found to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the validity or the enforceability of the remaining sections, provisions, phrases, or other words of this Ordinance.
Except as specified above, the balance of the Georgetown Charter Township Zoning Ordinance, as amended, and map shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect.
Effective Date. The provisions of this Ordinance shall take effect upon the expiration of seven (7) days from the date of publication of this Ordinance or a summary of its provisions in accordance with the law.
The vote in favor of adopting this Ordinance was as follows:
Yeas:
Nays:
Absent:
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND ORDINANCE DECLARED ADOPTED.
CERTIFICATION OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION
I hereby certify that the above is a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by Georgetown Charter Township Board at the time, date, and place specified above pursuant to the required statutory procedures.
I hereby certify that the above is a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by Georgetown Charter Township Board at the time, date, and place specified above pursuant to the required statutory procedures.
I hereby certify that notice of this ordinance was published in the Grand Rapids Press on November 4, 2025 and on . (Fill in the 2 dates of publication)
I further certify that the votes for adoption of the foregoing resolution were as follows:
Yeas:
Nays:
Absent:
Abstained:
Respectfully submitted,
By: Dated:
Jim Wierenga, Georgetown Charter Township Supervisor
By: Dated:
Kelly Kuiper, Georgetown Charter Township Clerk
Documents:
- PC Minutes 251119.pdf
- PUD2502 Resolution.pdf
- (PUD2502) Lowing Woods Revised Preliminary PUD.pdf
- Site Plan - PUD2502 - Nederveld Proj. No. 25201449 dated rev 10-23-25.pdf
- Application - Agenda.pdf
- Fee Paid - Agenda.pdf
- Fire Department Lowing Woods Response 1.pdf
- Fire Department Lowing Woods Response 2.pdf
- Response to Fire Department 1 Memo.pdf
- Architectural Pattern Book.pdf
- Nevada Creek Letter.pdf
- Narrative.pdf
- Deviation Table.pdf
- Survey of PUD2502 Area.pdf
- Property Notice.pdf
9.
Public Comments for action items remaining on the agenda (maximum of three minutes per person)
10.
Consent Agenda
10.I.
Approval of the bills
10.I.i.
10.I.ii.
10.II.
Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting
10.II.i.
10.III.
Requesting approval of the layout of the Preliminary Plat of Lowing Woods No. 15, on the following parcels of land that are zoned PUD: P.P. # 70-14-05-400-050, P.P. # 70-14-05-400-052, P.P. # 70-14-05-400-053 and part of P.P. # 70-14-05-400-022 located north of Taylor St., Georgetown Township, Ottawa County, Michigan.
Motion: To grant preliminary plat approval of Lowing Woods No. 15, as recommended by the Planning Commission, based on the findings that Township Ordinances have been met, as shown on the following documents;
- Sheet C-101 dated 10.22.25,
- Sheet C-102 dated 10.22.25,
- Sheet C-103 dated 10.22.25,
- Sheet C-104 dated 10.22.25
and with the following conditions:
- All previous approvals for signs remain in effect. Signage must meet previous approvals and sign permits must be obtained for all new signs (other than signs approved by the Road Commission for use in the road right-of-way).
- The individual building envelopes appear to meet the minimum standards of the PUD setbacks with 25 foot front, 25 foot rear and 7 foot side setbacks. However, each building permit application will be reviewed at the time it is submitted for conformance for each individual site.
- Sidewalks will be constructed per applicable Township Ordinances.
- Attached garages with a minimum of 400 square feet shall be provided.
- The open space shall be maintained by the developer and/or an association.
Documents:
- PC Minutes 251119.pdf
- Staff Report Lowing Woods No. 15 Preliminary Plat.pdf
- Site Plan - Nederveld Proj No 25201449 dated rev 10-22-25.pdf
- Prelim Plat Application - Agenda.pdf
- Fee Paid - Agenda.pdf
- Nevada Creek Letter.pdf
- Narrative.pdf
- Sidewalk Compliance Letter.pdf
- Street Light Petition.pdf
- Survey of LW 15.pdf
- LW 15 Association Documents.pdf
- Property Notice.pdf
11.
Love Your Neighbor Resolution
Motion: to approve the Love Your Neighbor Resolution, as recommended by the Finance Committee.
GEORGETOWN CHARTER TOWNSHIP
OTTAWA COUNTY, Michigan
(Resolution No. 251208-___)
At a regular meeting of the Township Board for the Charter Township of Georgetown (the “Township”) held at the Georgetown Township office on Monday, December 08, 2025 at 7:00 p.m., this Resolution was offered for adoption by Township Board Member ____________ and was seconded by Township Board Member _______________:
A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR
WHEREAS, Georgetown Township recognizes the importance of fostering community rooted in compassion, faith, and dignity; and
WHEREAS, Love Your Neighbor is a 501c3 organization that serves the greater Georgetown Township area with a mission of “Following Jesus Christ, who transforms lives, we equip the community to love, serve and connect with dignity”; and
WHEREAS, Georgetown Township promotes local solutions where possible and that the mission of Love Your Neighbor aligns with the Township’s commitment to civic responsibility, neighborly care, the well-being of all residents, and community building; and
ACKNOWLEDGING, the positive impact that such efforts have on public health, safety, and community cohesion, especially in challenging times; and
ACKNOWLEDGING, the successful role Love Your Neighbor played in mobilizing the community and churches to support families affected by the Federal Government shut down;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Georgetown Township Board hereby expresses its support for Love Your Neighbor and encourages residents, businesses, churches, schools, and civic organizations to participate actively in its mission; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Township will explore opportunities to collaborate with Love Your Neighbor to provide greater value to all residents of Georgetown and support those who are most vulnerable.
The vote to adopt this Resolution was as follows:
Yeas:
Nays:
Absent/Abstained:
RESOLUTION IS HEREBY DECLARED ADOPTED.
Adopted this 8th day of December 2025, by the Georgetown Township Board.
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the above is a true copy of a Resolution adopted by the Township Board for Georgetown Charter Township at the time, date and place specified above pursuant to the required statutory procedures.
Respectfully submitted,
By: ______________________________
Kelly Kuiper, Georgetown Charter Township Clerk
Documents:
11.I.
Roll call
YEAS:
NAYS:
ABSTAINED:
NAYS:
ABSTAINED:
12.
Veterans Banners
Motion: to approve an application process to order and put up military banners with Praise Sign company for $8,446.09, as recommended by the Finance Committee.
Documents:
13.
Water and Sewer Connection Rate Resolution
Motion: to approve the resolution to update water and sewer connection charges, as recommended by the Utilities Committee.
GEORGETOWN CHARTER TOWNSHIP
OTTAWA COUNTY, Michigan
(Resolution No. _______)
At a regular meeting of the Township Board for the Charter Township of Georgetown held at the Township offices on ____________, 2025 at _____ p.m., this Resolution was offered for adoption by Township Board Member _______________ and was seconded by Township Board Member _______________:
A RESOLUTION TO UPDATE THE CHARGES FOR CONNECTION TO THE TOWNSHIP’S PUBLIC WATER AND SEWER SYSTEMS.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Code of Ordinances for Georgetown Charter Township (the “Township”) permits the Township Board, by resolution, to set the rates for property owners to connect to the Township’s public water and sewer systems;
WHEREAS, the Township Board must occasionally review and update the charges assessed to property owners for making such connections, to reflect the increases in the cost of parts, equipment, and labor to complete such connections;
WHEREAS, the Township Board now wishes to update the charges assessed for connections to the Township’s public water and sewer systems.
RESOLUTION
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:
- The Recitals above are hereby incorporated into this Resolution as if restated verbatim.
- The Township Board hereby adopts the new schedule for water and sewer connection charges, as set forth in the attached “Exhibit A.”
- This Resolution is effective immediately, and it shall supersede any prior inconsistent resolutions of the Township Board.
The vote to adopt this Resolution was as follows:
YEAS:
NAYS:
ABSENT/ABSTAIN:
RESOLUTION IS HEREBY DECLARED ADOPTED.
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the above is a true copy of a Resolution adopted by the Township Board for Georgetown Charter Township at the time, date and place specified above pursuant to the required statutory procedures.
Respectfully submitted,
By: ______________________________
Kelly Kuiper
Georgetown Charter Township Clerk
13.I.
Roll call
YEAS:
NAYS:
ABSTAINED:
NAYS:
ABSTAINED:
14.
Resolution to Authorize Issuance of Refunding Bonds
Motion: to approve the Resolution to Authorize Issuance of Refunding Bonds, as recommended by the Utilities Committee.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF GEORGETOWN
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE
OF REFUNDING BONDS
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Act No. 342, Public Acts of Michigan, 1939, as amended, the Charter Township of Georgetown (the “Township”), the Charter Township of Holland, the Charter Township of Jamestown, the Township of Olive, the Township of Park, the Charter Township of Zeeland, and the City of Hudsonville (hereinafter referred to, with the Township, collectively as the “Municipalities”) and the County of Ottawa (the “County”), acting by and through its Board of County Road Commissioners as county agency, have entered into the 2007 Water Supply System Improvements Contract, dated as of January 1, 2007 (the “Contract”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Contract the County issued its Ottawa County Water Supply System Bonds, Series 2007 dated May 24, 2007 in the original principal amount of $38,145,000 (the “2007 Bonds”); and
WHEREAS, the 2007 Bonds were issued in anticipation of payments to be made to the County by the Municipalities, pursuant to the Contract; and
WHEREAS, the County issued its Water Supply System Refunding Bonds, Series 2015 (the “2015 Refunding Bonds”) dated April 8, 2015 in the original principal amount of $30,845,000, to refund the 2007 Bonds outstanding as of the date of issue of the 2015 Refunding Bonds; and
WHEREAS, the 2015 Refunding Bonds are payable from payments made and to be made to the County by the Municipalities, pursuant to the Contract; and
WHEREAS, the 2015 Bonds remain outstanding in the aggregate principal amount of $18,480,000, mature in various principal amounts in the years 2026 through 2032 and bear interest at rates per annum which vary from 3.00% to 5.00%; and
WHEREAS, the Municipalities have been advised that conditions in the bond market have now improved from the conditions which prevailed at the time the 2015 Bonds were sold and that part of the outstanding 2015 Bonds could be refunded at a considerable savings to the Municipalities; and
WHEREAS, it is the determination and judgment of this Township Board that all or part of the outstanding 2015 Bonds should be refunded to secure for the Municipalities the anticipated savings.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
- The County is requested and authorized to issue its refunding bonds in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $18,960,000 (the “Refunding Bonds”) pursuant to the provisions of Act No. 34, Public Acts of Michigan, 2001, as amended, for the purpose of refunding all or part of the outstanding 2015 Bonds and paying the costs of issuing the Refunding Bonds.
- The proceeds of the Refunding Bonds shall be sufficient, together with other funds available to the Municipalities, if any, to pay the costs of issuing the Refunding Bonds and to establish an escrow Fund in an amount that will be sufficient to pay the principal of, redemption premiums, if any, and the interest on the 2015 Bonds that are refunded.
- The Township covenants and agrees to continue to make payments to the County in accordance with the requirements of the Contract, said payments to be in amounts sufficient to pay its percentage share of the principal of and interest on the Refunding Bonds and any of the 2015 Bonds that are not refunded as the same shall become due and all paying agency fees and other expenses and charges (including the county agency’s administrative expenses) that are payable on account of the Refunding Bonds and those 2015 Bonds that are not refunded. The Township acknowledges and agrees that its obligations as set forth in the Contract shall continue for the Refunding Bonds and the County shall have all rights and remedies set forth in the Contract to enforce the obligations of the Township with respect to the Refunding Bonds in the same manner and to the same extent that such rights and remedies are available with respect to the 2015 Bonds.
- The Township specifically (but not by way of limitation) reaffirms its pledge of its full faith and credit for the payment of its obligations with respect to the Refunding Bonds and its obligation to levy taxes for the payment of its percentage share of the principal of and interest on the Refunding Bonds in accordance with the provisions of the Contract.
- The Supervisor is authorized, if necessary, to file an application for State Treasurer’s approval to issue the Refunding Bonds.
- The Supervisor or the Clerk is authorized, if necessary, to approve the circulation of a preliminary and final official statement for the Refunding Bonds, to cause the preparation of those portions of the preliminary and final official statement that pertain to the Township, and to do all other things necessary for compliance with Rule 15c2-12 issued under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Rule”). The Supervisor or the Clerk is authorized to execute and deliver such certificates and to do all other things necessary to effectuate the sale and delivery of the Refunding Bonds.
- The Supervisor or the Clerk is authorized, if necessary, to execute a certificate of the Township, constituting an undertaking to provide ongoing disclosure about the Township for the benefit of the holders of the Refunding Bonds as required under paragraph (b)(5) of the Rule, and amendments to such certificate from time to time in accordance with the terms of the certificate (the certificate and any amendments thereto are collectively referred to herein as the “Continuing Disclosure Certificate”). The Township hereby covenants and agrees that it will comply with and carry out all of the provisions of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate.
The foregoing resolution was offered by ______________________ and supported by ________________________.
ADOPTED:
Yeas: ________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Nays: ________________________________________________________________________
Absent/Abstained: ______________________________________________________________
STATE OF MICHIGAN )
) SS:
COUNTY OF OTTAWA )
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of a resolution adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Georgetown, Ottawa County, Michigan at a regular meeting held on December 8, 2025, the original of which resolution is on file in my office. I further certify that notice of the meeting was given in accordance with the Open Meetings Act.
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Kelly Kuiper, Clerk
Charter Township of Georgetown
14.I.
Roll Call
YEAS:
NAYS:
ABSENT/ABSTAINED
15.
2025 Budget Amendments
Motion: to approve the 2025 Budget Amendments as recommended by the Township Superintendent, as recommended by the Finance Committee.
Motion: to amend the 2025 Budget Amendments to include Cemetery and Senior Center departments.
16.
2026 Budget Amendments
Motion: to approve the 2026 Budget Amendments as recommended by the Township Superintendent, as recommended by the Finance Committee.
17.
Banking Solution
Motion: to contract with West Michigan Community Bank, as recommended by the Finance Committee.
Documents:
18.
Committee Appointments
Motion: to approve the Committee Appointments as presented, as recommended by the Finance Committee.
Documents:
19.
Globe Life Insurance
Motion: to contract with Globe Life Insurance for $0.00 to allow employees to optionally enroll in life insurance, as recommended by the Finance Committee.
20.
Sick Time Policy
Motion: to approve the updated language to the sick time policy, as recommended by the Finance Committee.
Documents:
21.
Overtime and Compensatory Time
Motion: to approve the Policy Manual additions regarding Overtime and Compensatory Time as presented, as recommended by the Finance Committee.
Motion: to amend the Policy Manual additions regarding Overtime and Compensatory Time as revised to include language regarding emergency and weather-related activities.
22.
Employee Gym Membership
Motion: to add to the Township Benefits Manual gym membership benefits available to all fire department employees, as recommended by the Finance Committee.
Documents:
23.
Second Public Comment (maximum of three minutes per person)
24.
Discussion and General Information
25.