GRAND RAPIDS CHARTER TOWNSillP REGULAR TOWNSillP MEETING

1836 EAST BELTLINE N.E.

1. Pledge of Allegiance.

*August 3, 2016* 7:00p.m.

AGENDA

2. Brief Public Comment. (Brief 2-3 minutes per person relating to agenda items).

*3. Approve minutes of the regular Township Board meeting of July 19, 2016.

*4. Consider cash disbursements.

*5. Consider bills to be paid.

*6. Second reading and consider adoption of Ordinance No. 512.

*7. Consider approval ofTemporary Road Closure request for the Dirty Duel Trail Race.

*8. Consider appointments to the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals.

*9. Consider approval of the Resolution to proclaim September 16, 2016 as POW /MIA Day in Grand Rapids Township.

*10. August 2, 2016 Election results.

11 . Board Comments.

12. Public Comments. (Please limit comments to less than 5 minutes and state your name and address for the recording secretary)

13 . Adjournment.

GRAND RAPIDS CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING

July 19, 2016

A meeting of the Grand Rapids Charier Township Board was called to order at 7:00 pm by Supervisor Michael DeVries. The meeting was held in the Township Hall . The following were present: Supervisor Michael DeVries, Clerk Edward Robinette, Treasurer David Van Dyke, and Trustees David Pierangeli, Lee Van Papering, and Beverly Wall . Trustee Rusty Merchant joined the meeting at 7:05 . There were two people in the audience.

1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

2. BRIEF PUBLIC COMMENT. There were none.

3. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING OF JULY 5, 2016.

Lee Van Papering, seconded by David Pierange li , moved approval ofthe minutes as presented. The motion passed unanimously.

4. CONSIDER BILLS TO BE PAID.

Lee Van Papering, seconded by Beverly Wall , moved payment of the bills as presented . The motion passed unanimously.

5. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF SCHOOL HOUSE PAINTING PROPOSAL.

Lee Van Papering, seconded by Beverly Wall, moved approval of the bid in the amount of $3150.00 with Vanderwey Painting. The motion passed unanimously.

6. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE CRAHEN VALLEY PARK IRRIGATION PROPOSAL.

Lee Van Papering, seconded by David Pierangeli , moved approval of the irrigat ion proposal for the amount of$11 ,975.00. The motion passed unanimously.

7. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ASSESSING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CEDAR SPRINGS.

Lee Van Papering, seconded by Beverly Wall , moved approval of the Assessing Services Agreement as presented. The motion passed unanimously.

8. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ASSESSOR AND DEPUTY ASSESSOR SALARY ADJUSTMENT.

Lee Van Papering, seconded by David Pierangeli , moved approval ofthe proposed salary adjustments as presented. The motion passed unanimously.

GRAND RAPIDS TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING July 19, 2016.

9. 2016 2N° QUARTER BUDGET REPORT.

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Supervisor DeVries presented the 2016 2"ct Quarter Budget Report. The one area of note is the downturn in building permit fees.

10. NOTICE OF THE CHANGE OF THE AUGUST 2, 2016 BOARD MEETING DATE TO AUGUST 3, 2016.

11. BOARD COMMENTS. There were none.

12. PUBLIC COMMENTS. Walter Allen , of2300 Dunnigan Ave. NE, commented regarding the high levels of chloride found in his well water. He thanked Supervisor DeVries for his efforts to find a solution and pointed out the negative impact this issue will have on his property value.

13. EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS LEGAL ISSUE.

Rusty Merchant, seconded by Lee Van Popering, moved to go into executive session to discuss a legal issue and the potential purchase of property. The motion passed unanimously. Following the executive session, Rusty Merchant, seconded by Lee Van Popering, moved to return to public session. The motion passed unanimously.

14. ADJOURNMENT. The meeting was adjourned at 8:17 pm.

Edward J. Robinette, Clerk GRAND RAPIDS CHARTER TOWNSHJP

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Bank GEN GENERAL CHECKING

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Total of 53 Checks : Less 0 Void Checks :

8685 8708 8709 8710 8691 8692 8693 8694 8695 8696 8697 8698 8699 8700 8701 8702 8703 8704 8705 8706 8707 8711 8712 871 8 8719 8720 8721 8722 8723 8724 8725 8726 8727 8728 8729 8730 8731 8732 8733 8734 8735 8736 8737 8738 8739 8740 8741 8742 8743 8744 8745 8746 8747

Total of 53 Disbursements :

CHECK REGISTER FOR GRAND RAPIDS TOWNSHIP CHECK DATE FROM 07/01/2016 - 07/31/2016

Vendor

CONSUMERS COMCAST FLEET MARATHON F APPLIED IM AQUATIC DO CONS LIFE DEVEREAUX EVERKEPT GRT GR S&W LUSCIOUS L OFFICE DEP PROFESSION PRINTING S PRIORITY SCHILLIM J SHIFT CALE STAPLES SUPERIOR B VERSLUYS D CE ST LTS TDS METROC ABSOPURE ADVANCE CALVENEAU HSBC MENAR COVERALL EVERGREEN FHPS GRCC KATERBERG KCI KC EMS KC HEALTH KC SET KC TREASUR KDL KISD KENT RECOR LOWES LUSCIOUS L NOBLE IND OFFICE DEP ORKIN PROFESSION PRECISION SHELDON SIMOT , M TECH MASTE TIME EMERG VANDUINEN WAM

Vendor Name

CONSUMERS ENERGY COMCAST FLEET SERVICES - WEX BANK MARATHON FLEET - WEX BANK APPLIED IMAGING AQUATIC DOCTORS LAKE MGMT CONSUMERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY DEVEREAUX, ROBERT EVERKEPT GRAND RAPIDS CHARTER TWP GRAND RAPIDS CITY-WTR SYS LUSCIOUS LANDSCAPES OFFICE DEPOT PLM LAKE & LAND MGMT CORP PRINTING SYSTEMS PRIORITY HEALTH SCHILLIM , JULIE SHIFT-CALENDARS , INC . STAPLES CREDIT PLAN SUPERIOR BUSINESS SOLUTIO VERSLUYS , DAVE CONSUMERS ENERGY TDS METROCOM ABSOPURE WATER CO . ADVANCE NEWSPAPERS CALVENEAU , MARTY CAPITAL ONE COMMERCIAL COVERALL OF WEST MICHIGAN EVERGREEN UNDERGROUND FOREST HILLS PUBLIC SCHOO GRAND RAPIDS COMM COLLEGE KATERBERG VERHAGE LANDSCA KCI KENT COUNTY EMERGENCY MED KENT COUNTY HEALTH DEPT . KENT COUNTY SET KENT COUNTY TREASURER KENT DISTRICT LIBRARY KENT INTERM. SCHOOL DIST . KENT RECORD MANAGEMENT INC LOWE ' S LUSCIOUS LANDSCAPES NOBLE INDUSTRIES OFFICE DEPOT ORKIN INC PLM LAKE & LAND MGMT CORP PRECISION DATA PRODUCTS SHELDON CLEANERS SIMOT , MARY TECH MASTERS TIME EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT VANDUINEN ELEVATOR CO . WESTERN AMERICAN MAILERS

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Amount

1, 585 . 52 10 . 61

29 4. 65 660 . 06

1, 022 . 86 795 . 00 230 . 91 118 . 26 170 . 00

1 , 700 . 84 271 . 61

6 , 334 . 64 103 . 23 330 . 05 9 42 . 69

9 , 934 . 75 65 . 00

104. 71 279.98 542 . 48

82 . 68 6 , 987 . 43

357 . 72 37 . 50

363 . 06 42 . 38 97 . 48

253 . 00 116 . 80

2 , 784 . 03 81.21

2 , 250 . 00 1 , 072 . 42

239 . 48 52 . 00

272 . 71 637 . 38 420 . 76 216 . 32 251 . 40 355 . 62

1 , 575 . 00 50 . 00 88 . 26 80 . 39

2 , 017 . 07 106 . 50

25 . 50 100 . 00 319 . 70 106 . 80

67 . 50 3 , 642 . 53

50 , 648 . 48 0 . 00

50, 648 . 48

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INVOICE APPROVAL BY VENDOR REPORT FOR GRAND RAPIDS TOWNSHIP EXP CHECK RUN DATES 08/05/2016 - 08/05/2016

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Claimant

1. ADDORIO TECHNOLOGIES LLC

2 . AQUATIC DOCTORS LAKE MGMT

3 . CONSUMERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

4 . EVERKEPT

5 . HYDRO - TURF IRRIGATION

6 . KENT COUNTY ROAD COMMISS .

7 . KENT COUNTY TREASURER

8 . LUSCIOUS LANDSCAPES

9 . M. SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC

10 . MIKA MEYERS BECKETT/JONES

11 . MOORE & BRUGGINK INC

12 . NYE UNIFORM COMPANY

13 . OFFICE DEPOT

14 . PLEUNE SERVICE COMPANY

15 . PRIORITY HEALTH

16. REVIZE LLC

17 . RIVER CITY WINDOW CLEANING LLC

***TOTAL ALL CLAIMS***

UN JOURNALIZED BOTH OPEN AND PAID

Amount Claimed

368 . 75

1 , 425.00 247 . 87

170 . 00

13 , 470.82

66 , 661 . 41

30 , 518 . 98

4 , 737 . 64

85 . 00

20 , 496 . 07

14 , 229 . 84

209 . 50

122 . 27

565 . 70

9 , 934 . 75

1 , 200 . 00

275 . 00

164 , 718 . 60

Amount Owed

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Amount Rejected

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Claimant

INVOICE APPROVAL BY VENDOR REPORT FOR GRAND RAPIDS TOWNSHIP EXP CHECK RUN DATES 07/18/2016 - 07/18/2016

UNJOURNALIZED BOTH OPEN AND PAID

Amount Claimed Amount Owed

1 . CONSUMERS ENERGY 6 , 987 . 43

357 . 72 2 . TDS METROCOM

***TOTAL ALL CLAIMS*** 7 , 345 . 15

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Amount Rejected

MICHAEL J. DEVRIES SUPERV ISO R

EDWARD J . ROBINETTE CLERK

DAVID A . VAN DYKE TREASU RER

August 3, 2016

TO: Grand Rapids Charter Township Board of Trustees

FROM:

RE:

Michael J. De Vries Township Supervisor

2"ct reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 512

RECOMMENDATION

Ru s TY MERCHANT TR USTEE

RoBERT W. RoTH TRUSTEE

DAVID M . Pl ERANGELI TRUSTEE

LEE VA N P OPERING T RUSTEE

Item# 6

Consider approval of the adoption of Ordinance No. 512 at the conclusion of the second reading.

BACKGROUND

This is the final consideration in the process of Amendment No. 2 of the Cook Valley Estates Green House PUD.

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For First Reading by Township Board on July 5, 2016

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF GRAND RAPIDS

COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN

At a regular meeting of the Township Board ofthe Charter Township of Grand Rapids, held

in the Township Hall, 1836 East Beltline A venue, N.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan, on the_ day of

______ , 2016, at 7:00p.m.

PRESENT:

ABSENT:

The following ordinance was offered by Member ______ and supported by

Member ------

ORDINANCE NO. 512

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF GRAND RAPIDS

[Amendment No.2 of Cook Valley Estates Green House Planned Unit Development]

WHEREAS, on March 21 , 2006, the Township Board adopted Township Ordinance No. 445,

approving the Cook Valley Estates Green House Planned Unit Development (PUD);

WHEREAS, on February 19, 2008, the Township Board adopted Township Ordinance No.

462, approving Amendment No. 1 of the Cook Valley Estates PUD;

WHEREAS, Porter Hills Presbyterian Village, Inc. has submitted an application and a

preliminary PUD plan for a major amendment in the PUD, to permit the installation and use of a

ground sign for identification purposes, as more fully described in the application and other materials

submitted; and

WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a public hearing on proposed Amendment

No.2 and has recommended that the Township Board adopt the Amendment.

THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF GRAND RAPIDS ORDAINS:

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Section 1. Amendment No. 2 of PUD. Township Ordinance No. 445 and Township

Ordinance No. 462, together establishing and amending the Cook Valley Estates Green House PUD,

are hereby amended by the amendment of Section 2(m) ofTownship Ordinance No. 462, to read in

its entirety as follows:

Section 2. Terms and Conditions of this Ordinance . ..

(m) Signage. In addition to traffic directional signs and other small signs for traffic control purposes, the PUD may include one ground sign, for identification purposes only. Such sign shall conform exactly to Drawing No. 158, 276A-2, dated March 29, 2016, and submitted by the applicant, including the sign message and configuration, structure, height, width and other dimensions, and generally the colors indicated. The sign shall be illuminated internally only; the appearance of the sign when illuminated shall be generally as shown on the above­stated drawing. The sign shall be located as shown on the revised aerial photograph submitted on or about May 24, 2016, whereby the sign is shown to be located in front of the building at 1015 East Paris A venue SE, south of the driveway just north of the building and located at least five feet west of the East Paris Avenue right-of-way line and at least 1 112 feet west of the sidewalk along the frontage of the property.

Section 2. Effect of this Amendment Ordinance. This ordinance amends Township

Ordinance No. 445 and Township Ordinance No. 462 only as stated in Section 1 hereof. All other

terms and provisions of such ordinances remain in full force and effect.

Section 3. Township Board Findings. The Township Board determines that this

Amendment No. 2 satisfies the purposes of the office/residential (OR-PUD) Planned Unit

Development District (formerly PUD-3), as stated in Section 17.1 of the Township zoning

ordinance, and the standards for approval of PUDs, including, but not limited to, the following:

(a) Amendment No. 2 would result in a recognizable and substantial benefit to the

users ofthe PUD and the Township.

(b) Amendment No. 2 would not result in a material increase in the need for

public services or facilities, nor place a material burden upon the PUD lands or adjacent or nearby

lands.

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(c) Amendment No.2 is consistent with the Township Comprehensive Land Use

Plan.

(d) The proposed identification sign would not result in significant adverse effects

on adjacent or nearby lands, nor would it change the essential character of the sun·ounding area.

(e) In general, this Amendment and the proposed identification sign would be

consistent with the public health, safety and general welfare. The conditions set f01ih herein

concerning the proposed sign are determined to be those conditions which are necessary in achieving

appropriate and readily visible identification signage for commercial, office and institutional land

uses.

Section 4. Enforcement.

(a) The Township may enforce the provisions of this ordinance and applicable

provisions of the zoning ordinance, building code and other ordinances, laws and regulations to the

extent and in any manner provided by law. In the event that the applicant shall fail to carry out,

either at all or on a timely basis, any provision or requirement of this ordinance or other applicable

law, ordinance or regulation, the Township may through its building inspector or other Township

agency issue and post a stop work order at the site of any improper or non-complying work or

construction, directing that all further work or construction be ceased forthwith , pending the

compliance with any applicable provisions of this ordinance or of other Township ordinances,

regulations or state laws.

(b) Upon the issuance of any stop work order, the applicant shall comply fully

therewith without delay. Upon the correction of any matters as to which the stop work order was

issued, the Township shall promptly rescind and remove the stop work order, whereupon the

applicant may again proceed with construction or other petmissible activity on the site. The issuance

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and posting of any stop work order shall not be an exclusive remedy, but may be undertaken by the

Township in addition to all other lawful means of enforcement.

Section 5. Publication/Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective seven

days after its publication or seven days after the publication of a summary of its provisions in a local

newspaper of general circulation.

AYES: Members:

NAYS: Members:

ORDINANCE DECLARED ADOPTED.

First Reading:

Second Reading:

Ordinance Becomes Effective:

STATE OF MICHIGAN ) ) ss.

COUNTY OF KENT )

Michael J. DeVries, Supervisor Charter Township of Grand Rapids

Edward J. Robinette, Clerk Charter Township of Grand Rapids

I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Grand Rapids at a public meeting held on the date first stated above, and I further certify that public notice of such meeting was given as provided by law.

Edward J. Robinette, Clerk Charter Township of Grand Rapids

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MICHAEL J . DEVRIES SUPERVISOR

EDWARD J . ROBINETTE CLERK

DAVID A. VAN DYKE TREASURER

August 3, 2016

TO: Grand Rapids Charter Township Board of Trustees

FROM:

RE:

Michael J. De Vries Township Supervisor

Temporary Road Closure Request- 4 Mile Rd & Bird Ave

RECOMMENDATION

Ru sTY M ERCHANT T RUSTEE

RoBERT W. RoTH TRUSTEE

DAVID M . PIERANGELI TRUSTEE

LEE VANPOPERING TRUSTEE

Item# 7

Consider the approval of the road closure request for the "Dirty Duel" Trail Race on November 12, 2016.

BACKGROUND

See attached memo and recommendation from GRT Enforcement Officer.

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TO: Michael J. DeVries Grand Rapids Township Supervisor

FROM : Robert Devereaux RD Enforcement Officer, Grand Rapids Township

RE : Temporary Road Closure; Saturday, November 12, 2016

INFORMATION

Michigan Adventure Racing has submitted a request fo r temporary road closure for the Dirty Duel Trail Race on November 12, 2016, 8:00am to 11:30am. The start/finish will be at Robinette's Apple Ha us. The temporary road closure will be at the intersection of 4 Mile & Bird Avenue. The following documents have been submitted for approval.

• Map of the race route identifying road closure location and points for traffic control personnel.

• Grand Rapids Charter Township Hold Harmless Agreement.

• Liability Insurance policy in the amount of $2,000,000.00 listing GRT as an add itional insured.

• Email of permission from Robinette's Apple Haus granting approval for the use of thei r private property.

• Approval from the Kent County Sheriff Department acknowledging their assistance with road closure.

• Payment of $125.00 for the Temporary Road Closure permit.

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the Grand Rapids Charter Township Board approve the M ich igan Advent ure Racing Dirty Duel Trail Race scheduled for November 12, 2016.

MICHAEL J . DEVRIES SUPERVISOR

EDWARD J. ROBINETTE CLERK

DAVID A. VAN DYKE TREASURER

August 3, 2016

TO: Grand Rapids Charter Township Board of Trustees

FROM: Michael J. DeVries Township Supervisor

Ru sTY MERCHANT T RUSTEE

ROBERT W. ROTH T RUSTEE

DAVID M . PI ERANGELI T RUSTEE

LEE VAN P OPERING T RUSTEE

Item# 8

RE: Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals appointments

RECOMMENDATION

Consider appointments to the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals.

BACKGROUND

List of appointments will be provided at the meeting.

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MIC H AE L J . DEV R IES S uPERVISOR

EDWA RD J . ROBINETTE C LE RK

D AV ID A . V A N D YK E T REASUR ER

August 3, 2016

TO: Grand Rapids Charter Township Board of Trustees

FROM:

RE:

Michael J . DeVries Township Supervisor

Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day

RECOMMENDATION

R usTY M ERCHANT T RUSTEE

R oB E RT W . RoTH T RUSTEE

D AV ID M . P IERANGELI T RUSTEE

LEE V AN P OPERING T RUSTEE

Item# 9

Consider the Resolution to designate September 16, 2016 Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Day in Grand Rapids Township.

BACKGROUND

Annual request, see attached.

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Vietnam Veterans of America Michael J. Bost Chapter No. 18

July 17, 2016

Supervisor Michael DeVries

Township of Grand Rapids

1836 East Beltline NE

Grand Rapids, Ml 49525

Dear Supervisor DeVries;

P.O. Box 1766 Grand Rapids, Ml 49501

616-752-8387

The Michael J. Bast Chapter 18 of the Vietnam Veterans of America will observe Prisoner of War/Missing

in Action Recognition Day on Friday, September 16, 2016. We will have a brief ceremony at 2:00PM in

the chapel of the Michigan Home for Veterans in Grand Rapids.

We would like the Township of Grand Rapids, with other communities, issue a proclamation declaring

September 16,2016 as Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Day. This resolution would then be presented

to the Michael J. Bast Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans . A sample is included for your convenience.

Your presence is requested at this ceremony to make the presentation to the Vietnam Veterans of

America Chapter 18. Out of respect for those who are present, we would appreciate dignitaries being

present for the entire ceremony.

If you or your representative are able to attend this ceremony, please let us know.

For further questions, please call 616-752-8387.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Jim Pike

President

Michael J. Bast

Chapter 18

Vietnam Veterans of America

RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE DESIGNATION OF

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 AS

11PRISONER OF WAR/MISSING IN ACTION RECOGNITION DAY"

WHEREAS, the United States has fought in many wars, one of the longest was

the Vietnamese Conflict; and,

WHEREAS, Friday, September 16, 2016 is a day of remembrance for those who

suffered as prisoners of war or are still missing as a result of any conflict; and,

WHEREAS, although cooperation has increased within the past few years,

there are still nearly 1700 American servicemen and civilians including 49 from

the State of Michigan missing and unaccounted for in Indochina. The uncertainty

surrounding their fates has caused their families to suffer great hardship; and,

WHEREAS, increasing public awareness and focusing public attention on this

issue is one way to help achieve this goal;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED. By the Trustees of the Township of Grand

Rapids, that Friday, September 16, 2016 shall be designated as:

11PRISONER OF WAR/MISSING IN ACTION RECOGNTION DAY."

We urge all of our citizens to take note of this important issue and remember

those servicemen and civilians who were prisoners of war and those who are still

missing and to commemorate the day with appropriate activities.

MICHAEL J. DEVRIES SUPERVISOR

EDWARD J. ROBINETTE CLERK

DAVID A. VAN DYKE TREASURER

August 3, 2016

TO: Grand Rapids Charter Township Board of Trustees

FROM: Edward J. Robinette Township Clerk

RE: August znd Election results

RECOMMENDATION

No action necessary, discussion only.

BACKGROUND

Clerk, Ed Robinette, will provide all election results at the meeting.

RusTY MERCHANT TRUSTEE

ROBERT W. ROTH TRUSTEE

DAVID M . PIERANGELI TRUSTEE

LEE VANPOPERING

TRU STEE

Item# 10

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