Neighborhood Planning Council 1 - Post-Franklin

POST/FRANKLIN NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING COUNCIL Thursday October 13, 2022 James Moreno called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. Doris Hale Facility Attendance: Members Present: James Moreno, Cindy Fritz, Pam Geleff, Pat Schellenberger, Yvonne Powell Members Excused: John Cash, Faye Washington, LaMarr Mingle, and Pastor Sullivan Guest and Visitors: Chris Lussie, Community Development, Andre Hoaglin-Jackson, Ryan Hoaglin-Jackson, Jim Haadsma, State Representative Additions and Deletions to the Agenda: None Approval of previous Minutes: NA Correspondence and Announcements: Saturday October 15, 2-4 Fire Safety Open House Station #3; this was corrected to Station 1. Police: NA – no attendance Code: Chris brought the report and took questions; he noted that Code would be in attendance starting in November. Yvonne noted that there was a cat issue and suspected it was the house up the street from her on Lathrop; Chris was to have this looked into, but this is a reportable matter to Animal Control. Pat reported there is a cat issue at Horton/Oak. Chris asked Pat and Yvonne to give him a call. Beautiful Battle Creek Award: NA Will take up at November meeting. Membership: Memberships for 3 current members will be discussed for renewal at November meeting so they can be renewed prior to December expiration. We had to new member requests, Ryan and Andre Hoaglin-Jackson; their information is being forwarded to City for Commission approval. Andre Hoaglin-Jackson Ryan Hoaglin-Jackson 37 Inn Rd Battle Creek, MI 49014 Battle Creek Public School: NA Willard Library: NA Old Business: None New Business: Discussion: There was general conversation about the NPC and the upcoming Officer elections in November; all were reminded to think about this. We shared with our two guest the purpose of the NPC and how it was important to have diverse neighborhood representation. All were reminded that it is important to get out and vote and that our precincts are Cherry Hill Manor, and Trinity Lutheran on Cliff St. It was noted that next month after council elections we will begin discussion process for our next meeting and looking at ideas of what we want to accomplish in 2023. A reminder that we will be meeting at Doris Hale for the next 2 months and depending upon cold and flu season we may continue meeting at this facility to ensure safety and health. Council members introduced themselves to our guests and guests shared their background with council. Member Comments: None Public Comments: Jim Haadsma reminded all that he was running for State Representative and passed out his card. He shared if anyone had questions or concerns to call or email him. He would appreciate our support in November. Lynn Ward Gray is running for Mayor, she was not able to be here tonight, but wants to let all know that she can be reached at g4bcnow@gmail.com and would sincerely appreciate your support in November. Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Next Scheduled Meeting: November 3, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. Doris Hale Facility. Respectfully Submitted by Jim Moreno