Neighborhood Planning Council 1 - Post-Franklin

POST/FRANKLIN NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING COUNCIL Thursday, Sep 5, 2013 7:00 p.m. The Chair James Moreno called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. at CA Board Room. ATTENDANCE: Members Present: Linda Carmona, John Cash, Cynthia Fritz, Deborah Perkins, Diana Quigg, Yvonne Powell, Don Stormer, Pat Shellenberger and James Moreno. Members Excused: Katie Hubbard, Eliose Fogg, and Gilbert Ortiz. Guests and Visitors: Susan Baldwin, Mayor – City Comm., Elizabeth Fulton, Vice Mayor – City Comm., Sherry Sofia – City Comm., Lynn Ward Gray – City Comm., John Kenefeck, Tanas Geleff, Pamela Geleff, Dean Newsome, Jim Baldwin. ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion to approved June was made by Diana and seconded by John. Motion was approved. CORRESPONDENCE AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: • Sep 14 – Calhoun County Fall Electronic Recycling – 10-1 at the Toeller Bldg. • B-Cats bulletin was distributed. • Post/Franklin Community Garden had a successful season. They will have planning meetings during the late fall and winter for next year. If you are interested – contact Cindy or Debbie. COMMITTEE AND STAFF REPORTS: Police and Code: Code and Police Representatives were not in attendance; James distributed the Police and Code reports. The following Police and Code issues were reported: • Code – 797 E. Michigan – need status • Police – 427 Main St. – questionable drug ctivities – needs monitoring. Planning: None Beautiful Battle Creek Award: The following two properties were nominated for BBC Award. 35 and 60 Greble St. Motion was made by Diana and seconded by Debbie. Motion was passed. A picture from the shopper was shared of the award given to the Post Foundation for the Post/Franklin Community Garden. Membership: None. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: Mayor Baldwin reported they have had busy agenda’s lately, which include the Adoption of Anti-Discrimination, Introduction of Drop Box Collection Ordinance, Introduction of Pawn Shop/Gold Buyers, a tax abatement for Cosma. Question was brought up about the temporary bus route on the Main/Kingman route. John K. raised a question on an old issue of raising taxes. Fall-into- Arts is Oct 18 from 5-9, downtown, for more events visit www.battlecreekdowntown.com for more information. Comm. Gray reminded all of her “Keeping You Informed” on Accessvision on Wed. at 6:00 pm. Battle Creek Public Schools: None. OLD BUSINESS: Diana talked about the Neighborhood Grant Application to address small code issues for residents. She passed around a sign-up sheet. It was decided a sub-committee should be put together to decide the project we want to address. NEW BUSINESS: James announced that in Oct a nomination committee needs to be selected for Nov elections. James allocated 3 minutes to each candidate for commissioner to give their platform and 5 minutes for questions/answer. The following candidates were present: Dean Newsome, Lynn Ward Gray, Sheri Sofia, John Cash, John Kenefeck. MEMBER COMMENTS: Don announced that the Sexual Assault Service is looking for advocates and you can contact Don for more information. Pat reported that Oakhill Cemetery will have Gravesite presentations Sep 16th. Cindy voiced her disappointment of the City Manager getting a raise and stated that the commission was a group of 9 and the City Manager is accountable to them. Chair voiced his disappointment in how Police selectively enforce front yard parking and how the City has done little to enforce this ordinance. Why do we have ordinances on the books if we are not going to enforce them? It would probably be better to take them off of the books and eliminate the expectation that they are to be enforced. Thank you to all who attended the Aug picnic. It was a great time and we had great food. Thanks Thanks were given to Elizabeth Fulton for her service as a commissioner and for being there for NPC#1. Public COMMENTS: A past issue from the paper was brought up. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was adjourned at 8:33 p.m. Next Scheduled Meeting: Oct 4th, 2013 at 7p.m. at CA Board Room 175 Main St. Respectfully Submitted by, Cindy Fritz, Recording Secretary