City Commission
Regular MeetingWalker, MI · December 18, 2023
Agenda
CITY COMMISSION AGENDA
COMMISSION CHAMBERS
4243 REMEMBRANCE RD. NW
MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2023
6:30 PM Committee of the Whole Meeting
a) Library Presentation
b) Discussion on Consent Agenda Items
7:00 PM Regular Commission Meeting
3. Invocation - Commissioner Gilbert
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Roll Call - Present: Mayor Gary Carey Jr., Commissioners Steven Gilbert, Thom
Burke, Roxanne Deschaine, Jessica Babcock, Melanie Grooters and Elaina
Huizenga-Chase
6. Approval of Minutes
a) 12-11-2023 Commission Meeting Minutes
7. Public Hearing
8. Public Comment on Agenda Items
(5 minute limit per person)
9. Consent Agenda
(All items under this section are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one
motion with no discussion. If discussion is desired by a Commission member, that
member may request removal of an item from the Consent Agenda.)
a) Expenditures in the amount of $176,915.37
10. Resolutions
a) RES 23-693 2024 Board and Committee Appointments
11. Other Public Comment
12. Commissioner and City Manager Comments
13. Adjournment
14. Meeting Schedule
January 8, 2023 Commission Meeting at 6:30 PM
January 15, 2023 Commission Work Session at 6:30 PM
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CITY COMMISSION MINUTES
COMMISSION CHAMBERS
MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2023
6:30 PM
Committee of the Whole Meeting
City Engineer, Scott Conners, spoke regarding the Downtown Development
Authority streetlighting recommendation. He stated that the DDA is working with
a $2 million budget and future maintenance will be paid for using their fund
balance. Renderings of the recommended streetlights were shared and
discussion was held.
Mayor Carey spoke regarding resolution 23-692 Kenowa Hills Hockey Boosters
request to be recognized as a non-profit. He stated that the KH Hockey Boosters
plans to hold fundraisers during the Mayor's Cup in January.
Commissioner and City Manager Comments
Manager Schmalzel - budget meetings are taking place in preparation for the
2024-2025 FY budget; there will be a library presentation at the December 18,
2023 City Commission meeting; staff awards celebration will take place
Wednesday, December 20 and City Hall will open at 9:00 AM.
Comm. Deschaine - stated Walker Winter Fest was well attended; attended the
Senior Neighbors ribbon cutting and Library meeting.
Comm. Chase - attended Walker Winter Fest.
Comm. Grooters - attended Walker Winter Fest and the last DDA meeting.
Comm. Babcock - attended the Community Engagement Committee meeting
and they are requesting a Mobility and Infrastructure meeting for guidance and
asking for feedback on possible park parties in June; shout out to the Fire
Department regarding the fires at York Creek on Saturday, December 9; Shared
a story regarding a Kenowa Hills basketball players interaction with her son.
Comm. Gilbert - attended the library meeting and Senior Neighbors ribbon
cutting; stated that two cases were presented at the last Planning Commission
meeting including the Johnson Park parking lot project and the River Ridge
project which was tabled until January 17, 2024.
Mayor Carey - Expressed appreciation to the City Commission for their work
over the year.
Regular Commission Meeting
City Commission Minutes 12-11-23
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Pledge of Allegiance
Present: Mayor Gary Carey Jr., Commissioners Steven Gilbert, Roxanne Deschaine,
Jessica Babcock, Melanie Grooters and Elaina Huizenga-Chase
Approval of Absence
Commissioner Burke's Absence
Motion by Steven Gilbert, seconded by Roxanne Deschaine to approve
Commissioner Burke's Absence. Motion Carried.
Approval of Minutes
11-27-2023 Commission Meeting Minutes
Motion by Elaina A. Huizenga-Chase, seconded by Jessica Babcock to approve
the 11-27-2023 Commission Meeting Minutes. Motion Carried.
Public Comment on Agenda Items - None
Consent Agenda
Expenditures in the amount of $1,055,782.84 and DDA Streetlighting
Recommendation.
Motion by Melanie Grooters, seconded by Roxanne Deschaine to approve the
consent agenda. Motion Carried.
Resolutions
RES 23-692 Request form Kenowa Hills Hockey Boosters for a Charitable
Gaming License
Motion by Jessica Babcock, seconded by Elaina A. Huizenga-Chase to approve
Res 23-692. Motion Carried.
Other Public Comment - None
Commissioner and City Manager Comments -
Held during the Committee of the Whole Meeting
Adjourned at 7:02 PM
City Commission Minutes 12-11-23
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City Commission Minutes 12-11-23
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12/13/2023 11:07 AM CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF WALKER Page 1/6
User: lrosner CHECK DATE FROM 12/07/2023 - 12/13/2023 :
DB: Walker
Check Date Bank Check # Invoice Payee Description GL # Amount
12/11/2023 P TAX 10200 12/11/2023 JANICE WESTRA 2023 Sum Tax Refund 41-13-07-102-012703-000-275.100 1,701.22
12/11/2023 P TAX 10201 12/11/2023 ROSS EILEEN 2023 Sum Tax Refund 41-13-11-283-006703-000-275.100 1,135.70
12/12/2023 P TAX 10202 12/12/2023 CHEP USA 2023 Sum Tax Refund 41-50-86-021-625703-000-275.100 9,099.82
12/12/2023 P TAX 10203 12/12/2023 DUNCAN DEBRA J 2023 Sum Tax Refund 41-13-07-426-039703-000-275.100 852.98
12/12/2023 P TAX 10204 12/12/2023 WALKER HOSPITALITY GROUP LLC2023 Sum Tax Refund 41-13-01-327-004703-000-275.100 32,257.15
10204 12/12/2023 2023 Sum Tax Refund 41-13-01-327-004703-000-275.150 663.65
32,920.80
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208148 2380171 APPLIED IMAGING COPIER FEES 12/09/23-01/08/2024 & OVERAGES
101-215-811.100 141.15
208148 2380171 COPIER FEES 12/09/23-01/08/2024 & OVERAGES
101-272-811.100 321.06
208148 2380171 COPIER FEES 12/09/23-01/08/2024 & OVERAGES
101-286-811.100 66.27
208148 2380171 COPIER FEES 12/09/23-01/08/2024 & OVERAGES
101-301-811.100 253.38
208148 2380171 COPIER FEES 12/09/23-01/08/2024 & OVERAGES
202-449-811.100 221.97
208148 2380171 COPIER FEES 12/09/23-01/08/2024 & OVERAGES
298-780-811.100 132.05
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1,135.88
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208149 2786157 ARROWASTE INC 1470 THREE MILE - DECEMBER 2023 101-265-807.000 96.42
208149 2782490 4243 REMEMBRANCE - DECEMBER 2023 101-265-807.000 854.92
208149 2789173 4101 LAKE MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 2023 101-265-807.000 136.07
208149 2782499 4151 REMEMBRANCE - DECEMBER 2023 298-780-920.400 521.46
1,608.87
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208150 5853 AWARDS PLUS LASER ENGRAVING LLC
2023 LET IT GLOW TROPHIES & ENGRAVED PATCHES
101-272-894.000 131.00
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208151 9487 BILL'S SHARPENING LLC CHAIN SHARPENING - FIRE DEPT 101-336-933.000 220.00
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208152 4174 BLUESTONE PSYCH LLC POST-COE EVALUATION - PATROL OFFICER (1)
101-270-803.600 495.00
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208153 I1561091 BOND FLUIDAIRE INC VARIOUS SUPPLIES - DPW GARAGE 661-590-788.000 146.21
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208154 REIMBURSEMENT BRAD HEINRICH REIMB MEDICAL SUPPLIES 101-336-727.000 29.60
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208155 RENTAL REFUND BRENDA NOVAK FIRE STATION RENTAL-DEPOSIT REFUND 101-000-667.200 100.00
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208156 NK45146 CDW GOVERNMENT EPSON PRINTERS (2) 101-228-956.500 1,629.88
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208157 12588051 CERTASITE LLC ANNUAL FIRE SYSTEM INSPECTION - CITY HALL/DPW
101-265-807.000 1,360.06
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208158 4176230960 CINTAS SHOP TOWELS & FLOOR MATS 101-265-807.000 394.69
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208159 4243 REMEMBRANCE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS TREASURER
ACCT#:WS2080481,482,483 10/31-11/28/23
101-265-920.000 101.90
208159 4243 REMEMBRANCE ACCT#:WS2080481,482,483 10/31-11/28/23
101-286-920.000 25.47
208159 4243 REMEMBRANCE ACCT#:WS2080481,482,483 10/31-11/28/23
101-301-920.000 127.37
208159 4243 REMEMBRANCE ACCT#:WS2080481,482,483 10/31-11/28/23
101-336-920.000 169.83
208159 4243 REMEMBRANCE ACCT#:WS2080481,482,483 10/31-11/28/23
101-751-920.000 169.83
12/13/2023 11:07 AM CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF WALKER Page 2/6
User: lrosner CHECK DATE FROM 12/07/2023 - 12/13/2023 :
DB: Walker
Check Date Bank Check # Invoice Payee Description GL # Amount
208159 4243 REMEMBRANCE ACCT#:WS2080481,482,483 10/31-11/28/23
202-449-920.000 178.32
208159 4243 REMEMBRANCE ACCT#:WS2080481,482,483 10/31-11/28/23
203-449-920.000 76.42
208159 4151 REMEMBRANCE ACCT#:WS2080480 10/31-11/28/23 298-780-920.300 1,162.51
2,011.65
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208160 5033 CITY OF GRANDVILLE NOV 2023 SHARED COURT COSTS 101-286-810.100 31,831.32
208160 5033 NOV 2023 SHARED COURT COSTS 101-286-810.200 6,524.43
38,355.75
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208161 1820 CJ BACHELDER GUNSMITHING LLCREPAIR BUSHMASTER M-4 RIFLE - POLICE101-301-933.000 340.00
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208162 1381860 CLARK HILL PLC CHUCKY LLC 101-257-826.000 104.00
208162 1381861 ALPINE & 96 INVESTMENT LLC 101-257-826.000 104.00
208162 1381864 GREEN RIDGE HOLDINGS LLC 101-257-826.000 312.00
208162 1381865 HOLIDAY INN 101-257-826.000 208.00
728.00
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12/13/2023 MPOOL 208163 4343 REMEMBRANCE COMCAST ACCT#:8529 11 275 0129395 12/16/23-01/15/2024
101-301-920.000 10.70
208163 4151 REMEMBRANCE ACCT#:8529 11 275 0108159 12/08-01/07/24
298-780-920.500 648.92
659.62
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208164 L27021-01 COMPRENEW, INC. ELECTRONICS RECYCLING FEES 101-228-956.800 272.25
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208165 4101 LAKE MICHIGAN CONSUMERS ENERGY ACCT#:1000 2432 6439 11/02-12/01/23101-265-920.000 339.80
208165 2245 BUTTERWORTH ACCT#:1000 2382 9201 11/02-12/01/23101-301-920.000 31.53
208165 SIRENS ACCT#:1000 0032 9506 11/01-11/30/23101-336-920.000 69.74
208165 4101 LAKE MICHIGAN ACCT#:1000 2432 6439 11/02-12/01/23101-336-920.000 792.86
208165 STREET LIGHTS ACCT#:1000 0032 9571 11/01-11/30/23101-448-920.000 201.31
208165 STREET LIGHTS ACCT#:1000 0037 0930 11/01-11/30/23101-448-920.000 14,450.30
208165 49534 LED LIGHT RD ACCT#:1030 2465 5856 11/01-11/30/23101-448-920.000 6,680.16
208165 2327 WALKER AVE NW ACCT#:1000 8979 3713 11/03-12/03/23101-448-920.000 74.24
208165 650 CUMMINGS ACCT#:1000 2665 6767 11/02-12/01/23101-751-920.000 81.55
208165 3789 LAKE MICHIGAN ACCT#:1000 7707 6121 11/02-12/01/23101-751-920.000 235.73
208165 TRAFFIC LIGHTS ACCT#:1000 0032 9373 11/01-11/30/23202-452-920.000 1,728.63
208165 4209 LAKE MICHIGAN ACCT#:1000 0032 5090 11/02-12/01/23251-574-920.100 130.20
208165 4381 LAKE MICHIGAN ACCT#:1000 2533 2915 11/02-12/01/23251-574-920.100 55.46
208165 3975 LAKE MICHIGAN ACCT#:1000 2432 8526 11/02-12/01/23251-574-920.100 29.08
24,900.59
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208166 VOID ** VOIDED ** ** VOIDED **
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208167 796838 COREWELL HEALTH WEST OCCUP. HEALTH
AUDIOMETRY TEST 101-270-803.600 36.00
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208168 BOARD OF REVIEW DANIEL HARLAND DECEMBER 2023 BOARD OF REVIEW 101-257-806.700 90.00
12/13/2023 11:07 AM CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF WALKER Page 3/6
User: lrosner CHECK DATE FROM 12/07/2023 - 12/13/2023 :
DB: Walker
Check Date Bank Check # Invoice Payee Description GL # Amount
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208169 REIMBURSEMENT DAVID L PELTON MFSIA CONFERENCE EXPENSES 101-336-961.000 322.88
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208170 3526 NORTHRIDGE ECEK HOLDING LLC STORM WATER ESCROW REFUND-PRMT#S1722701-000-255.196 5,000.00
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208171 INV-27050 FLOCK GROUP INC FLOCK SAFETY FALCON UNITS (6) - POLICE
262-000-961.700 20,400.00
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208172 REIMBURSEMENT FRANK WASH RIGHT PLACE EVENT PARKING 101-371-961.000 16.00
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208173 6167-119201 GENUINE PARTS-NAPA AUTO PARTS
BATTERY CHARGER - FIRE DEPT 101-336-933.000 299.00
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208174 131211 GIVE'EM A BRAKE SAFETY, INC.RENTAL OF MESSAGE BOARDS & BALLOON LIGHTS-2023
101-825-896.121
WINTERFEST 1,165.45
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208175 9924552970 GRAINGER, INC. GRINDING WHEEL DRESSER FOR SKATE SHARPENER
298-774-760.000 62.97
208175 9915899075 ELKAY WATER FILTER CARTRIDGES (2) - WIFC
298-780-932.000 196.29
259.26
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208176 STMT 11/31/2023 GREAT LAKES ACE HARDWARE ACCT#:698630 - BLDG MAINT 101-265-930.000 130.80
208176 STMT 11/30/2023 ACCT#:698496 - DPW 101-265-935.000 61.47
208176 STMT 11/30/2023 ACCT#:698632 - PARKS 101-751-934.400 45.14
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208176 STMT 11/30/23 ACCT#:698631 - GARAGE 661-590-788.000 15.30
252.71
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208177 12883 IMAGE MASTERS, LLC WARRANT ENVELOPES (1000) - POLICE 101-301-727.000 316.95
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208178 REIMBURSEMENT JAMIE PADGETT-THOMS WELLNESS PROGRAM REIMBURSEMENT 101-272-960.300 50.00
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208179 REIMBURSEMENT JEFF DEYOUNG SUPPLIES FOR DDA WINDOW DECORATING CONTEST
101-336-727.000 120.63
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208180 REIMBURSEMENT JESSICA A MARION MAMC MASTER'S ACADEMY EXPENSES 101-215-961.000 511.58
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208181 REIMBURSEMENT KELLY SMITH MILEAGE & MEAL REIMBURSEMENT 101-257-961.000 176.59
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208182 2301-155518 KENT COMMUNICATIONS INC 10/30 - 12/01/2023 COURIER & MAILING FEES
101-172-730.000 5.23
208182 2301-155518 10/30 - 12/01/2023 COURIER & MAILING FEES
101-191-730.000 2.62
208182 2301-155518 10/30 - 12/01/2023 COURIER & MAILING FEES
101-191-730.253 2.62
208182 2301-155518 10/30 - 12/01/2023 COURIER & MAILING FEES
101-215-730.000 5.23
208182 2301-155518 10/30 - 12/01/2023 COURIER & MAILING FEES
101-240-730.000 8.66
208182 2301-155518 10/30 - 12/01/2023 COURIER & MAILING FEES
101-257-730.000 5.23
208182 2301-155518 10/30 - 12/01/2023 COURIER & MAILING FEES
101-270-730.000 5.23
208182 2301-155518 10/30 - 12/01/2023 COURIER & MAILING FEES
101-286-730.000 40.53
208182 2301-155518 10/30 - 12/01/2023 COURIER & MAILING FEES
101-301-730.000 5.23
208182 2301-155518 10/30 - 12/01/2023 COURIER & MAILING FEES
101-336-730.000 9.99
208182 2301-155518 10/30 - 12/01/2023 COURIER & MAILING FEES
101-371-730.000 5.23
208182 2301-155518 10/30 - 12/01/2023 COURIER & MAILING FEES
101-447-730.000 5.23
208182 2301-155518 10/30 - 12/01/2023 COURIER & MAILING FEES
202-449-730.000 5.23
208182 2301-155518 10/30 - 12/01/2023 COURIER & MAILING FEES
298-780-730.000 5.23
111.49
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User: lrosner CHECK DATE FROM 12/07/2023 - 12/13/2023 :
DB: Walker
Check Date Bank Check # Invoice Payee Description GL # Amount
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208183 2024 DUES KENT COUNTY CLERKS ASSOCIATION
2024 KCCA MEMBERSHIP DUES 101-215-961.100 35.00
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208184 W15847 KENT POWER EQUIPMENT RESCUE SAW - FIRE 101-336-933.000 64.66
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208185 35037 KLEYN ELECTRIC INC REPAIR RELAY FOR HOLDING CELL DOOR - POLICE
101-265-935.000 455.00
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208186 REIMBURSEMENT LAURA LEVANDOSKI WELLNESS PROGRAM REIMBURSEMENT 101-272-960.300 25.00
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208187 1270514-20231130 LEXISNEXIS RISK DATA MGMT INC
NOV 2023 CONTRACT FEE & 14 SEARCHES 101-301-814.000 81.90
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208188 1195 MEYERS CLEANING SERVICE, INC.
CARPET CLEANING - STATION #2 101-265-934.668 200.00
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208189 2024 DUES-WIFC MICHIGAN RETAILERS ASSOCIATION
2024 DUES-WIFC 298-780-961.100 255.00
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208190 REIMBURSEMENT MONICA BORGELD FUEL REIMB - TRAINING 101-336-961.000 32.20
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208191 806789 NOORDYK BUSINESS EQUIPMENT, LCC
PRINTER LEASE - POLICE - 11/30-12/29/2023
101-301-811.100 134.28
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208192 341726373001 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC CALENDARS (5) - POLICE 101-301-727.000 159.95
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208193 32043 ON DUTY GEAR LLC TROUSERS - J TAPANES - POLICE 101-301-768.200 200.98
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208193 32113 POLICE SHIRT - BIEL 101-301-768.200 99.99
208193 31889 POLICE PANTS - PASTERNAK 101-301-768.200 107.99
408.96
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208194 100401387429 OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY INC ELEVATOR MAINT SERVICE 01/01/24-09/30/2024
101-265-807.000 63.81
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208195 SI-140485 PHOENIX SAFTY OUTFITTERS UNIFORM EMBROIDERY - FIRE 101-336-768.300 30.00
208195 SI-140484 UNIFORM EMBROIDERY - FIRE 101-336-768.300 9.00
39.00
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208196 1024409507 PITNEY BOWES POSTAGE METER EQUIP SERVICE AGREEMT 101-272-811.200
07/01-12/31/2023 585.17
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208197 BOARD OF REVIEW RANDY SMITH DECEMBER 2023 BOARD OF REVIEW 101-257-806.700 90.00
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208198 RENTAL REFUND RITA DEGLOPPER FIRE STATION RENTAL-DEPOSIT REFUND 101-000-667.200 100.00
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208199 KG397244 ROAD EQUIPMENT PARTS CENTER, INC.
VARIOUS AUTO PARTS - FIRE 661-585-937.300 1,555.99
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208200 01GD2136 ROWERDINK, INC. MAP SENSOR FOR TAHOE - POLICE 661-585-937.200 46.43
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208201 106376 RUSCHE TRUCKING, INC. LEAF HAULING 101-272-886.000 300.00
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208202 505565 SPECIALTY GRINDING COMPANY ZAMBONI BLADE SHARPENING 298-771-932.600 85.00
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208203 REIMBURSEMENT STACEY BISSON MILEAGE REIMB - KCTA HOLIDAY MEETING/LUNCHEON
101-191-961.053 19.65
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208204 NOVEMBER 2023 STANDALE HI-TONE CLEANERS INC
UNIFORM CLEANING-NOVEMBER 2023-FIRE 101-336-769.000 88.35
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208205 551-627394 STATE OF MICHIGAN FINGERPRINT FEES (2) 101-000-636.200 86.50
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208206 REGISTRATION STATE OF MICHIGAN STATE TAX COMM MCAT REGISTRATION FEE - S
101-191-961.053
BISSON 150.00
12/13/2023 11:07 AM CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR CITY OF WALKER Page 5/6
User: lrosner CHECK DATE FROM 12/07/2023 - 12/13/2023 :
DB: Walker
Check Date Bank Check # Invoice Payee Description GL # Amount
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208207 01S9856 STATE SPRING ALIGNMENT & BRAKE
REPLACE
INC REAR SPRINGS-TRUCK 464-VIN#9499
661-585-937.100 1,768.33
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208208 23066.02 STUDIO GC INC LIBRARY BUILDING DESIGN PROJECT 101-901-824.200 19,546.95
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208209 260 TOP OF THE WORLD LASER ENGRAVING
RETIREMENT
IN GIFT - S JOHNSON - POLICE101-301-740.000 125.00
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208210 52159 TURNKEY NETWORK SOLUTIONS MISS DIG TICKETS - NOVEMBER 2023 101-265-807.500 226.00
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208211 W23 PTAX-819 CENTERWALKER CITY TREASURER W23 PTAX 41-13-01-302-001 101-272-960.100 179.13
12/13/2023 MPOOL 208212 5560 WEST MICHIGAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
FTO BASIC TRAINING (3) - POLICE 101-301-961.000 600.00
208212 5552 BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS COURSE 101-301-961.000 50.00
650.00
TOTAL - ALL FUNDS TOTAL OF 70 CHECKS (1 voided) 176,915.37
--- GL TOTALS ---
101-000-636.200 FINGER PRINTING FEES 86.50
101-000-667.200 RENTAL OF CITY PROPERTY-ROOM RENTALS 200.00
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101-172-730.000 POSTAGE 5.23
101-191-730.000 POSTAGE - FINANCE 2.62
101-191-730.253 POSTAGE - TREASURER 2.62
101-191-961.053 TRAINING/CONFERENCES - TREASURER 169.65
101-215-730.000 POSTAGE 5.23
101-215-811.100 OFFICE EQUIP SERV AGREEMENT 141.15
101-215-961.000 TRAINING/CONFERENCES 511.58
101-215-961.100 MEMBERSHIPS & DUES 35.00
101-228-956.500 COMPUTER HARDWARE EQUIPMENT 1,629.88
101-228-956.800 ELECTRONICS RECYCLING FEES 272.25
101-240-730.000 POSTAGE 8.66
101-257-730.000 POSTAGE 5.23
101-257-806.700 BOARD OF REVIEW WAGES 180.00
101-257-826.000 LEGAL FEES - ASSESSING 728.00
101-257-961.000 TRAINING/CONFERENCES 176.59
101-265-807.000 CONTRACTED MAINTENANCE 2,905.97
101-265-807.500 FIBER LINE MISS DIGG STAKINGS/MAINT 226.00
101-265-920.000 UTILITIES 441.70
101-265-930.000 BUILDING MAINTENANCE-SUPPLIES 130.80
101-265-934.668 REPAIR & MAINT-ROOM RENTALS-ALL BLDGS 200.00
101-265-935.000 BUILDING REPAIRS 516.47
101-270-730.000 POSTAGE 5.23
101-270-803.600 PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS 531.00
101-272-811.100 OFFICE EQUIP SERV AGREEMENT 321.06
101-272-811.200 POSTAGE METER SERVICE FEES 585.17
101-272-886.000 LEAF PROGRAM 300.00
101-272-894.000 EVENTS/PROMOTIONS 131.00
101-272-960.100 SUNDRY NON-BUDGET 179.13
101-272-960.300 OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 75.00
101-286-730.000 POSTAGE 40.53
101-286-810.100 COURT PROBATION SHARED COSTS 31,831.32
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User: lrosner CHECK DATE FROM 12/07/2023 - 12/13/2023 :
DB: Walker
Check Date Bank Check # Invoice Payee Description GL # Amount
101-286-810.200 59TH DISTRICT COURT SHARED COSTS 6,524.43
101-286-811.100 OFFICE EQUIP SERV AGREEMENT 66.27
101-286-920.000 UTILITIES 25.47
101-301-727.000 OFFICE SUPPLIES 476.90
101-301-730.000 POSTAGE 5.23
101-301-740.000 SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT 125.00
101-301-768.200 POLICE UNIFORMS 408.96
101-301-811.100 OFFICE EQUIP SERV AGREEMENT 387.66
101-301-814.000 RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 81.90
101-301-920.000 UTILITIES 169.60
101-301-933.000 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 340.00
101-301-961.000 TRAINING/CONFERENCES 650.00
101-336-727.000 OFFICE SUPPLIES 150.23
101-336-730.000 POSTAGE 9.99
101-336-768.300 FIRE DEPT UNIFORMS 39.00
101-336-769.000 UNIFORM CLEANING 88.35
101-336-920.000 UTILITIES 1,032.43
101-336-933.000 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 583.66
101-336-961.000 TRAINING/CONFERENCES 355.08
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101-371-730.000 POSTAGE 5.23
101-371-961.000 TRAINING/CONFERENCES 16.00
101-447-730.000 POSTAGE 5.23
101-448-920.000 UTILITIES 21,406.01
101-751-920.000 UTILITIES 487.11
101-751-934.400 PARK REPAIRS & EQUIPMENT (MINOR) 45.14
101-825-896.121 WINTER FEST 1,165.45
101-901-824.200 LIBRARY BUILDING PROJECT-DESIGN 19,546.95
202-449-730.000 POSTAGE 5.23
202-449-811.100 OFFICE EQUIP SERV AGREEMENT 221.97
202-449-920.000 UTILITIES 178.32
202-452-920.000 UTILITIES 1,728.63
203-449-920.000 UTILITIES 76.42
251-574-920.100 UTILITIES - ELECTRIC 214.74
262-000-961.700 POLICE DEPT ENHANCEMENTS 20,400.00
298-771-932.600 ZAMBONI 85.00
298-774-760.000 PRO SHOP EXPENSES 62.97
298-780-730.000 POSTAGE & DELIVERY 5.23
298-780-811.100 OFFICE EQUIP SERV AGREEMENT 132.05
298-780-920.300 WATER & SEWER 1,162.51
298-780-920.400 WASTE SERVICES 521.46
298-780-920.500 INTERNET/CABLEVISION/MUSIC 648.92
298-780-932.000 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 196.29
298-780-961.100 MEMBERSHIPS & DUES 255.00
661-585-937.100 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE - DPW 1,768.33
661-585-937.200 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE - POLICE 46.43
661-585-937.300 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE - FIRE 1,555.99
661-590-788.000 DPW GARAGE SUPPLIES 161.51
701-000-255.196 STW ESCRW-3526 NORTHRIDGE - BTS- 5,000.00
703-000-275.100 PROPERTY TAX REFUNDS
$5,000 45,046.87
703-000-275.150 PROPERTY TAX REFUNDS-BILL BACK TAX 663.65
TOTAL
UNITS 176,915.37
CITY OF WALKER
KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN
RESOLUTION 23-693
RESOLUTION TO APPOINT AND REAPPOINT MEMBERS TO BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES FOR THE CITY OF WALKER
WHEREAS, the term of office for some members of various Standing Committees,
Boards, Commissions and Committees expires on JANUARY 1, 2024, and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Commission that members be appointed and
reappointed to serve on certain Boards, Commissions and Committees for the City of Walker,
now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Commission for the City of Walker, Michigan, does
hereby appoint and reappoint the following named persons to serve on certain Boards,
Commissions and Committees for the City of Walker for the terms so stated.
BOARD OF REVIEW (1 YEAR TERM) TERM ENDS
Randy Smith 01/2025
Dan Harland 01/2025
Emily Glover 01/2025
Greg Gaastra – Alternate 01/2025
BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (3 YEAR) TERM ENDS
Darrel Schmalzel, City Manager
Frank Wash, Assistant City Manager
Dan Engelsma 01/2025
Paula Priebe 01/2027
BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS (5 YEAR TERM) TERM ENDS
Thomas Byle 01/2027
Randy Smith 01/2026
BUILDING COMMITTEE TERM ENDS
Commissioner Elaina Huizenga-Chase (Chair) 01/2025
Commissioner Melanie Grooters (Vice-Chair) 01/2025
Commissioner Jessica Babcock 01/2025
Commissioner Roxanne Deschaine – Alternate 01/2025
FINANCE COMMITTEE TERM ENDS
Mayor Gary Carey Jr. (Chair) 01/2025
Commissioner Steven Gilbert (Vice-Chair) 01/2025
Commissioner Roxanne Deschaine 01/2025
Commissioner Melanie Grooters – Alternate 01/2025
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE (3 YEARS) TERM ENDS
Commissioner Roxanne Deschaine 01/2025
Stephanie Kolakowski (Chair) 01/2025
Carla Hendon 01/2025
Jena Wilmers 01/2025
Mary Wiebers 01/2025
Leigh Ann Gray 01/2025
Genevieve McKeiver 01/2025
Erin Gregoris 01/2025
Nick Erickson 01/2025
Elizabeth Bigelow 01/2025
Erin Nowak 01/2025
Hayden Guild 01/2025
Bethany Stover 01/2026
Frank Wash, Assistant City Manager
Michelle May-Parks & Rec
ELECTION COMMISSION (1 YEAR TERM) TERM ENDS
Deborah Goudy, City Clerk (by virtue office) (Chair)
Darrel Schmalzel 01/2025
Dan DeVries 01/2025
Jessica Marion, Deputy City Clerk - Alternate
EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE Must meet each time a new Mayor is sworn in
TERM ENDS
Mayor Gary Carey Jr. (Chair) 01/2025
Commissioner Thom Burke 01/2025
Darrel Schmalzel, City Manager
Frank Wash, Asst City Manager
Jason Rottman, IT Director
Keith Mankel, Police Chief
Dave Pelton, Fire Chief
E.J. Johnson, Resident, (3 Year Term) 01/2026
Scott Conners, City Engineer
Gary Postma, DPW Director
Deborah Goudy, City Clerk
HISTORICAL COMMISSION (3 YEARS) TERM ENDS
Commissioner Melanie Grooters 01/2025
Julie Wilson 01/2025
Bradley Stek 01/2026
Michael Hood 01/2026
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LOCAL OFFICERS COMPENSATION COMMISSION
(7 YR TERM) STARTED TERM ENDS
George Ferris, 1st Ward (Chair) 1999 01/2027
Jack Stewart, 2nd Ward 2005 01/2026
Gary Lorenz, 3rd Ward 2003 01/2031
Joe Taylor, 3rd Ward 2009 01/2030
Steve Versluis 2016 01/2030
Dan Arsulowicz 2017 01/2031
Mike Waalkes 2020 01/2027
Next Meeting will be held in April 2025 prior to new Fiscal Year.
INCOME TAX BOARD OF REVIEW (3 YEAR) TERM ENDS
Barb Hankins 01/2026
Brian Howe 01/2026
MINERAL MINING REVIEW BOARD (Ord. 91-396)
Commissioner Steven Gilbert 01/2025
Commissioner Jessica Babcock - Alternate 01/2025
Frank Wash, Assistant City Manager
Scott Conners, City Engineer
Travis Mabry
Rachell Nagorsen
Gary Postma, DPW Director
ORDINANCE COMMITTEE TERM ENDS
Commissioner Steven Gilbert (Chair) 01/2025
Commissioner Thom Burke (Vice-Chair) 01/2025
Commissioner Melanie Grooters 01/2025
Commissioner Roxanne Deschaine – Alternate 01/2025
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE TERM ENDS
Mayor Gary Carey (Chair) 01/2025
Commissioner Jessica Babcock (Vice-Chair) 01/2025
Commissioner Steven Gilbert 01/2025
Commissioner Elaina Huizenga – Alternate 01/2025
PLANNING COMMISSION (3 YEAR TERM) STARTED TERM ENDS
Terry Schweitzer, 3rd Ward, (Chair) 01/2017 01/2026
Tyler Korfhage, 1st Ward, (Vice-Chair) 11/2008 01/2027
Patrick Laurie 01/2016 01/2025
Mark Davey 01/2016 01/2025
Joseph Taylor 05/2019 01/2025
Scott Funke 06/2019 01/2025
Dan Harland 01/2023 01/2026
Patrick Nolan 01/2024 01/2027
Commissioner Elaina Huizenga-Chase 01/2024 01/2025
Commissioner Thom Burke – Alternate 01/2024 01/2025
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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS (3 YEAR TERM) TERM ENDS
Commissioner Thom Burke 01/2025
Commissioner Elaina Huizenga-Chase – Alternate 01/2025
Brian Boelens 01/2026
Randy Smith 01/2027
Tom Winkelman 01/2026
Jeffrey Portko 01/2026
Rose Koegge 01/2026
ADVISORY COMMITTEES
TRAFFIC COMMITTEE
Commissioner Melanie Grooters 01/2025
Darrel Schmalzel, City Manager
Frank Wash, Asst City Manager
Scott Conners, City Engineer (Chair)
Travis Mabry, Assistant City Engineer
Keith Mankel, Police Chief
Gary Postma, DPW Director
Youth Committee (3 YEAR TERM) TERM ENDS
Commissioner Roxanne Deschaine 01/2025
Shannon Bales, City Staff
Public Safety Committee
Mayor Gary Carey (Chair) 01/2025
Commissioner Thom Burke (Vice-Chair) 01/2025
Commissioner Jessica Babcock 01/2025
Commissioner Elaina Huizenga-Chase – Alternate 01/2025
WALKER/STANDALE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (4 YR TERM)
“By virtue of their membership on the Walker DDA, the DDA members also serve as the
Downtown Redevelopment Management Board pursuant to State law”.
Mayor Gary Carey Jr. 01/2025
Commissioner Melanie Grooters – Alternate 01/2025
Darrel Schmalzel City Manager
David Brinza (Chair) 01/2027
Jim DeGroot (Vice-Chair) 01/2027
Randy Smith 01/2025
Lauren McNees 01/2027
Cindy Ludwick 01/2026
Tim Hiller 01/2026
Scott Zokoe 01/2026
Deb Prato 01/2028
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ITP/ RAPID
Mayor Gary Carey Jr. 12/2024
Commissioner Steve Gilbert 12/2025
KENT COUNTY WASTE MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Commissioner Steven Gilbert
KENT COUNTY DISPATCH AUTHORITY
Police Chief Keith Mankel
KDL LIASION
Commissioner Melanie Grooters
GVMC/GRAND VALLEY METRO COUNCIL
Mayor Gary Carey Jr.
Motion by Commissioner ____________, seconded by Commissioner ___________, that the
above Resolution be adopted. Motion ____________.
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Commission by the City
of Walker, Michigan at a regular meeting held on the 18th day of December 2023.
NOTE: BOLDED Names are people who were new appointments or re-appointed for
another term.
___________________________________
Deborah Goudy, Walker City Clerk
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