Neighborhood Planning Council 1 - Post-Franklin

POST/FRANKLIN NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING COUNCIL Thursday, Jun 7, 2012 CAA Board Room 175 Main St. 7:00 p.m. The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the CAA Board Room. ATTENDANCE: Members Present: Linda Carmona, Cynthia Fritz, Katie Hubbard, Deborah Perkins, Yvonne Powell, Shellenberger and James Moreno. Members Excused: Eliose Fogg. Guests and Visitors: Mayor City Commission Susan Baldwin, BC Police Ofc. Tanya Wilt, Steve Bundle Battle Creek City, Sandy Huntington, Michael Ghere, and Starlene Ghere ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: No additions or deletions. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion to approve May minutes was made by Linda C. and seconded by Deborah P. – motion was supported by all. CORRESPONDENCE AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: Don’t forget to review your water bill as the City has been placing announcements within. James also questioned the Mayor why our PSA announcement has not been included. If the city is going to ask for a PSA they should use it, or at a minimum let us know that they changed their minds. Sunday, Jun 10 from 12-4 there will be an Open House for NIBC – Please see shopper for more information. The Community Garden on Cliff St. has been planted. There are raised beds that have been put in place. For more information, contact Deborah P. COMMITTEE AND STAFF REPORTS: Police: Police officer was present, STAT report was distributed to all. It was reported that there is a shortage of officers, but new officers will be added to the force in the coming months. A question about fireworks on how late can they can be used. The officer said she would check on the ordinance and report back. The Officer further shared, if it is causing a disturbance of the peace, you can call 911. Please be vigilant as many of the crimes occurring in our neighborhood’s appear to be crimes of convenience. Report suspicious activity – call 911. Officer Wilt report updates to the following: 15 Cliff St. – front yard parking – This was recently raided – but front yard parking is still an issue. She will have this placed on their to watch list. She recommended calling 911 as well. 120 Highway – Parking across the sidewalk – they have been advised – other issues still exist at this property and the Mayor was asked to investigate. Code: Appointed Code Rep. was present. Code STATs were distributed. We asked for updates on the following code items reported last month and we were told there was nothing to report. We asked the Mayor to please look into these issues. 118 Highway – abandoned property being used by neighbors – lots of code issues 120 Highway – numerous complaints have been made regarding excessive junk/garbage in front/side/back yards. Also reported was the deplorable condition in backyard where dog is kept. It was also noted that these issues were given to Susan Bedsole at our last meeting and she was going to personally visit the address and get back to the Sandra Huntington and the council; this did not occur. The following issues were brought to the attention of the Code Officer: 708 E. Michigan – we were told to call the Building Inspector, this was not a Code matter and he could not address. 120 Highway – Dog issues – You need to call Animal Control, not a code matter. A guest mentioned we should call the Humane Society as they could help. Planning: None Beautiful Battle Creek Award: The following property was presented for a BBC award 14 James St. and 78 Willow. A motion was made by Pat S. and seconded by Cindy F. Motion passed and addresses will be sent forward. After more discussion, 443 Main St. was also nominated. A motion was made by Pat S. and seconded by Yvonne P. Motion passed and addresses will be sent forward by the Chair via email to City staff. Membership: We welcomed our visitors and invited them to become members. Michael G. said we would like to be a member. A Motion was made by Yvonne P. and seconded by Deborah P. Motion passed information will be sent forwarded. Welcome Michael. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: Mayor Baldwin reported she is back and her new bionic shoulder is working well. She is working on rehab and all is coming along fine. We welcomed her back and hope she is back in full swing soon. She reported that the budget passed with only a small deficit. The remodeled Intra-Model Station will have an open house on Tues at 1:30. There will also be a Commissioner Retreat this summer. Moratorium on Marijuana is about to run out. The State and State courts orders are still pending. The ANG is fighting to keep the base open with an active Air Force function. Breakfast Table is this weekend. Construction is going smooth and ahead of schedule on Micigan Ave. Battle Creek Public Schools: No representation. Chair will contact Administration office to inquire why Dr. Hicks was not at the meeting as she was asked and accepted the invitation last month. OLD BUSINESS: James has scheduled a training session to distribute Dashboard Survey Sheet on Sat. Jun 16 at CA Boardroom (the same place as our meeting). Katie, James, Cindy, Michael, and Jescinda, Nancy McFarlane’s Executive Assistant were present. NEW BUSINESS: James will solicit potential candidates to attend our Sept. mtg. Annual Picnic will be held in August. The date of the picnic is Aug 9th at 6:00 p.m. at the Doris Hale Center – all purpose room (across the street from CA main building). Council made motion to change picnic date, due to conflict of schedule of the Chair. Linda C. made the motion and Yvonne P. seconded. Motion passed and the will be passed forwarded to City Hall. MEMBER COMMENTS: Pat spoke with Sgt. Grafton and he provided Pat with the contact information for Officer Corey Champlin. CChamplin@battlecreekmi.gov The officer is on duty 2-10pm and is off on Wednesday and Thursday. Public COMMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. REMINDER NO MEETING IN JULY – AUGUST PICNIC ON THE 9TH. Next Scheduled Meeting is Sep 6, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Respectfully Submitted by, Cindy Fritz, Recording Secretary