By Esbehidy Hernandez
Zeeland Record
As Michiganders brace for erratic weather, the Zeeland Township Board of Trustees has invited revisions to newly-drafted proposals. This season's focus centers on upgraded doors and security for the Drenthe Grove community center, new drones featuring state-of-the-art technology, livestreaming, and more.
On March 17, the Township Board reviewed the draft proposals from Township Manager Josh Eggleston and Township Fire Chief Brock Bruce.
Eggleston presented the board with quotes for the new door system at Drenthe Grove community center. The minimum ask was $31,049, and a $5,000 grant was submitted; however, approval of the grant is pending until May 1. Eggleston highlighted the investment's affordances for the community center.
Clerk Brian VanDussen said that the new doors would also make the building more handicap-accessible, ultimately increasing its capacity. The board unanimously approved awarding the contract to Crawford Door and EBC Security for a not-to-exceed amount of $35,000, regardless of grant approval.
Bruce submitted a purchase request for a DJI Matrice 4T Thermal Drone, along with additional equipment.
The former drone, purchased in 2018, is now out of commission due to new Federal Aviation Administration regulations that require drones to provide a remote ID, which enables prompt broadcast identification and location details from takeoff to shutdown. Bruce stated that the drone proved to be a “valuable and successful tool in supporting emergency response operations”. The proposal was approved, with an allotment of not to exceed $13,000 to vendor HLE Drones.
As the Township Board prepares for the upcoming elections, they have also revised several proposals drafted by Eggleston. General edits were made to the proposed policies after the board’s discussions.
The livestreaming/recording policy was drafted from a plethora of sources from other livestreaming platforms. The platform of choice is YouTube, and the policy will be revised by the board attorney. Finally, the social media draft sparked a more intense discussion. (See story at the top of this page.)
Trustee Scott Beute briefed on the proposed draft of the renewable energy ordinance.
Modifications have been made, and feedback from township residents has been added. The planning commission is closer to having something to present to the board. Eggleston estimates that the first reading under the board model will be at the end of May or early June.
Zeeland Record
As Michiganders brace for erratic weather, the Zeeland Township Board of Trustees has invited revisions to newly-drafted proposals. This season's focus centers on upgraded doors and security for the Drenthe Grove community center, new drones featuring state-of-the-art technology, livestreaming, and more.
On March 17, the Township Board reviewed the draft proposals from Township Manager Josh Eggleston and Township Fire Chief Brock Bruce.
Eggleston presented the board with quotes for the new door system at Drenthe Grove community center. The minimum ask was $31,049, and a $5,000 grant was submitted; however, approval of the grant is pending until May 1. Eggleston highlighted the investment's affordances for the community center.
Clerk Brian VanDussen said that the new doors would also make the building more handicap-accessible, ultimately increasing its capacity. The board unanimously approved awarding the contract to Crawford Door and EBC Security for a not-to-exceed amount of $35,000, regardless of grant approval.
Bruce submitted a purchase request for a DJI Matrice 4T Thermal Drone, along with additional equipment.
The former drone, purchased in 2018, is now out of commission due to new Federal Aviation Administration regulations that require drones to provide a remote ID, which enables prompt broadcast identification and location details from takeoff to shutdown. Bruce stated that the drone proved to be a “valuable and successful tool in supporting emergency response operations”. The proposal was approved, with an allotment of not to exceed $13,000 to vendor HLE Drones.
As the Township Board prepares for the upcoming elections, they have also revised several proposals drafted by Eggleston. General edits were made to the proposed policies after the board’s discussions.
The livestreaming/recording policy was drafted from a plethora of sources from other livestreaming platforms. The platform of choice is YouTube, and the policy will be revised by the board attorney. Finally, the social media draft sparked a more intense discussion. (See story at the top of this page.)
Trustee Scott Beute briefed on the proposed draft of the renewable energy ordinance.
Modifications have been made, and feedback from township residents has been added. The planning commission is closer to having something to present to the board. Eggleston estimates that the first reading under the board model will be at the end of May or early June.
