Neighborhood Planning Council 10 - Lakeview west

WESTALKE/PRAIRIEVIEW NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING COUNCIL #10 Meeting Minutes September 24th, 2012 The meeting was held at First Assembly of God Church, 800 S. 24th Street, Battle Creek Michigan Call to Order & Welcome Chair, Jeff Koteles called the meeting to order at 7:02pm Cecil Salinas led the invocation. Attendance: Members: Chairman: Jeff Koteles, Secretary: Linda Patenaude, Vice Chair: David Weaver, Diana Cole, Julie Davis, Gary Dodd, Tom Frame, Joyce Garrett, Cecil Salinas, Mike Troutman Commissioners Jeff Domenico and Mary Lou Ramon Guests: Commissioner Dave Walters City staff: Marcie Gillette Chair Notes/Correspondence/Announcements: The Sept 11 Zoning Board of Appeals reviewed a zoning appeal for a gazebo on Yale Street. The September 26th monthly Planning Commission Meeting was cancelled because of no new business. They will instead hold a workshop on 1)Chapter 1265, 2) Zoning definitions and Districts, 3) Existing land use. Additions or Deletions to Agenda: none Minutes: Commissioner Ramon motioned to approve August 2012 minutes with support from Joyce Garrett Minutes were approved as written. Police Report: No officer was present. Marcie passed out reports. A member mentioned that there were many bottles being broken on 24th street around the school property. There were many incident reports that were not in our NPC geographic area in the police report. Public Service Announcements from Commissioners: Commissioner Walters talked about the opening of the new Lakeview Assisted Living Facility, tours are available. Jeff Domenico applauded the Lakeview Assisted Living Community for their great work within the neighborhood. He has heard no complaints from the neighbors about the facility. It has a large conference room that the owner, Scott Ganton would be willing to open up to the community. Mary Lou Ramon shared that the grant came through for the sale of of several homes by the airport (Stone Jug Road area). She also shared the city is still looking at the spay/neuter program. After the workshop, many options are available. This issue will be up for a vote in November and she would like to hear opinions on it Many questions arose around the prosecution of the two city police officers allegedly driving while intoxicated. The case is still under investigation and there are many gray areas. The officers deserve due process so prosecution is on hold at this time. Jeff Domenico answered questions about his, and two fellow commissioners, choice to hold a public forum about this issue. Committee Reports: a. Membership : We are still looking for new members. b. Beautiful Battle Creek Award‐ 1265 24th St was recommended c. Neighborhood Planning‐ The Planning Commission meeting for 9‐26 was cancelled with nothing on the agenda. D. Woodland Park‐ Joyce shared pictures of the Salvation Army Children's Summer Camp held at the park annually. There is going to be a Spooky Science Saturday 11an‐3pm October 27th at Kingman Museum and the Woodland Park will have booth there. The QR code is working great. The Trail naming will be coming up soon. Many of the donations to the park have been in kind donations rather than money. Members to the park committee are always invited. City Staff Report: Marcie passed out written reports. The report shows large number of weed enforcements. These were done before it becomes winter and the slow growth season. Comments were made about the tall field of weeds on Helmer and Columbia and how they really spread. Marcie was asked to check into branches above the Woodland Park sign on Gethings that need trimming so they don't crush the sign. Many members appreciated the work of the city and responding to complaints. New Business: none Program: Speaker was not in attendance. Comments for the Good of the Order: a. Public Comments‐none b. Member Comments: • David Weaver announced he is trying to secure the two Prosecutor candidates for October • Jeff Domenico has tabled the water issues in our neighborhood for now but will work with the new Water Commisoner after the elections. • Tom Frame said the State Police Post on Columbia is now empty and wondered about the building. Commissiner Walters said there is talk about a police sub station going in there. • Joyce thanked Dave Weaver for getting our speakers and also thanked Marcie for her staff's work • Linda reminded everyone to bring a guest next month. • Jeff Koteles thanked the commissioners for the work they did. Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 pm Next Meeting: Monday, October 22nd, 2012 Prosecutor Candidates are tenatitive. Submitted by Secretary, Linda Patenaude