Neighborhood Planning Council 1 - Post-Franklin

POST/FRANKLIN NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING COUNCIL Doris Hale Facility 100 Green Street Thursday, November 7, 2024 @ 7:00 PM James Moreno called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm at the Doris Hale Facility. Kjersten Sullivan Attendance: Members Present: Mary Fields, Cindy Fritz, Pamela Geleff, , James Moreno, Yvonne Powell, Pat Shellenberger, Faye Washington Members Excused: Ryan Hoaglin-Jackson, LaMarr Mingle, Andre Hoaglin-Jackson Kjersten Sullivan City Staff/Commissioners: Cpl. Shawn O’Bryant, BCFD, Tommy Engels, Code Compliance, Patrick O’Donnell, Ward 3 Commissioner Guests and Visitors: Heather Huska, BCPS, Jay Henry, BCPS Additions or Deletions to the Agenda: None Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes: Motion to approve the October 3, 2024, minutes was made by Yvonne Powell, seconded by Pamela Geleff. Motion carried. Correspondence and Announcements: Land Reuse Strategy work with the Land Bank continues before the start of our normal monthly meetings at 6pm. Next meeting is 12/5 at 6 pm. Doris Hale is officially our regular meeting location. Committee and Staff Reports Code: Tommy Engels distributed the code compliance. Tommy provided updates on the two addresses on Lathrop that were reported last month; they’ve both been addressed. There was discussion regarding raking leaves into street. Tommy shared that when leaves leave the curb onto street, this becomes a Police matter. Cpl. O’Bryant reminded all that it is important to report this via non-emergency 911 dispatch. Police Report: Cpl. O’Bryant distributed the crime analysis report, which was much appreciated. She reminded us that it is important to call dispatch to report problems so that there can be a history on record. She noted that there was an incident at 218 E Kingman, there was a large Police presence at the scene. Several neighbors approached officers and noted their concern with lack of police presence in the neighborhood. They relayed a number of incidents that have occurred in the neighborhood; she asked if they were reported to 911 dispatch? They had not, she reiterated importance of calling 911 dispatch and reporting incidents/concerns. If there is no history it is very difficult for an officer to know the background and associated history. 112 Highway, vehicle parking on curb lawn was reported, Cpl. O’Bryant reminded importance of reporting this to 911 dispatch. She took a note to share with the officer for this area. There was discussion regarding vehicles parking the wrong way on the street more so now since pandemic. Beautiful Battle Creek: No candidate. All were reminded to look for potential candidates in their neighborhoods. Bring address(es) to December meeting. Membership: Remember to invite your neighbors, we’re always looking for new members. The following members were contacted prior to meeting to confirm their interest in renewing, each responded affirmative. Cynthia Fritz James Moreno Fay Washington Pamela Geleff Pat Shellenberger Pastor Kjersten Sullivan Ryan Hoaglin-Jackson Andre Hoaglin-Jackson Motion made by Cindy Fritz to accept membership renewals, second by Pamela Geleff. Motion carried. Commissioner Comments: Commissioner O’Donnel commented on the issue of front yard parking, parking wrong way on street, and 911 dispatch protocol; he too has reported the parking concerns noted . He shared that we might consider asking the head of Calhoun County Dispatch to attend a future meeting. He thanked all that voted for him to continue as Ward 3 Commissioner. The search for new City Manager has been initiated, reviewing consulting firm packages to identify which will be used to conduct search. Ted Dearing will be the Acting City Manager until a new individual is identified and hired. Old Business: Nomination Subcommittee: The meeting was turned over to the Nomination Subcommittee in order to run the election of officers’ portion of meeting. Cindy Fritz presented the slate of officers and candidates that had expressed interest. Chair – Jim Moreno, Andre Hoaglin-Jackson; Vice Chair – Andre Hoaglin-Jackson, Secretary – Kjersten Sullivan. Request for nominations from the floor was opened, there were no further nominations or interest in office. Nominations were closed and a motion was made by Pamela Geleff to accept slate as presented, second by Yvonne Powell. Motion carried. Ballots passed out and were collected by Pat Shellenberger. Tally of results – Chair – Jim Moreno, Vice Chair – Andre Hoaglin-Jackson, Secretary – Kjersten Sullivan. New Business: Nominating committee: No new business Member Comments: Thank you everyone for being here Public Comment: Guests from Battle Creek Public School (BCPS) shared information regarding the Bearcat Advantage and its significance to BCPS students and the community. They noted this was result of Superintendent Kim Carter working with the WKKF Foundation to make this possible. Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 8:05pm. Next Scheduled Meeting: Thursday, December 3, 2024, at 7 pm, Doris Hale Facility. Land Bank Land Reuse Strategy Meeting at 6pm. Respectfully submitted, Cindy Fritz, Acting Secretary